mix
gb/mˈɪks/ us/mˈɪks/
A1
Англійська
~ 2200
Значення
0 значень
Дієслово
A1
action
1
Combine substances or elements
To put two or more things together so they become one thing.
Модель уживання:
to mix [something] with [something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'mix' with 'stir'. 'Mix' focuses on combining things into one, while 'stir' is about moving something around, which may or may not combine it.
Синоніми
blend (Often suggests a smoother or more thorough combination, especially of flavors or colors.)
Антоніми
separate (Means to keep or put things apart instead of combining them.)
Словосполучення
mix ingredients
|mix paint
|mix drinks
|mix thoroughly
|mix together
Теми
daily life
|cooking
|art
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- Mix the flour with the eggs until smooth.
- She mixed red and blue paint to make purple.
- The DJ mixed different tracks during the party.
- Mix the chopped vegetables together in a large bowl.
- He mixed water with the juice concentrate.
Навчальні приклади
- Mix milk and sugar in the cup.
- Please mix the rice with the beans.
- Mix red and yellow to make orange.
- Mix the butter and sugar in a bowl.
Іменник
A2
entity
2
Combination of different things
A group made from different things or people together.
Синоніми
combination (A more general term for things joined together; can be used in more formal contexts.)
Антоніми
uniformity (Refers to being all the same without variation.)
Словосполучення
a good mix
|strange mix
|diverse mix
|mix of cultures
|mix of emotions
Теми
daily life
|society
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The party had a nice mix of friends and colleagues.
- The city is known for its mix of modern and historic buildings.
- Her emotions were a mix of joy and sadness.
- The festival attracts a diverse mix of people.
- Our team is a mix of experienced and new players.
Навчальні приклади
- The class has a mix of boys and girls.
- This soup is a mix of many vegetables.
- The music is a mix of pop and rock.
- My feelings are a mix of happy and sad.
Дієслово
B1
action
3
Socialize informally with others
To talk and be friendly with people in a social place.
Модель уживання:
to mix with [people/group]
Поширена помилка:
Some learners confuse this sense with combining physical things. Here it means meeting and talking to people, not physically blending them.
Синоніми
socialize (More formal or neutral term for spending time with people socially.)
Антоніми
isolate (To stay alone and avoid social contact.)
Словосполучення
mix well
|mix easily with others
|mix socially
|mix freely
Теми
social life
|relationships
|daily_life
Приклади
- She enjoys mixing with people from different backgrounds.
- At the reception, guests mixed freely before dinner.
- He doesn't mix well at parties.
- They mixed with other students during the trip.
Навчальні приклади
- I like to mix with my classmates.
- He does not mix well at big parties.
- She mixes easily with new people.
- We mixed with other teams at the event.
Іменник
technical
B2
entity
4
Combined audio tracks in recording
The finished sound of music made from many recorded parts together.
Синоніми
track (Can mean an individual song or audio file; not necessarily combined from multiple sources.)
Словосполучення
final mix
|rough mix
|studio mix
|remix
Теми
music
|technology
|arts_entertainment
Приклади
- The engineer worked all night on the final mix.
- This is just a rough mix; the final version will sound better.
- I prefer the original mix to the remix version.
Навчальні приклади
- The band finished the final mix yesterday.
- This is a rough mix of the song.
- I like the new mix better than the old one.
Граматика
Словникова форма
mix
IPA
GB/mˈɪks/
US/mˈɪks/
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mix (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (mix)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: mix
- Plural: mix, mixes
Verb
- Base: mix
- 3rd Person Singular: mixes
- Present Participle: mixing
- Past: mixed
Споріднені слова
Вирази
a mixed bag
1/ə mˈɪkst bˈæɡ/
idiom
informal
Collection with good and bad parts
Something that has both good and bad parts.
Приклади
- The reviews for the movie were a mixed bag.
- Our holiday was a mixed bag—great weather but terrible food.
a mixed bag
1/ə mˈɪkst bˈæɡ/
idiom
informal
a variety of good and bad
Something with both good and bad parts.
Приклади
- The new update is a mixed bag: some features are great, but others are buggy.
- Their customer service has been a mixed bag lately.
- The reviews were a mixed bag, ranging from praise to complaints.
in the mix
1/ˈɪn ðə mˈɪks/
fixed phrase
informal
Included as part of something
To be part of an activity, group, or situation.
Приклади
- He's still in the mix for the starting position on the team.
- Several candidates are in the mix for the job.
mix and match
1/mˈɪks ˈænd mˈæt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Combine items freely for preference/style
To choose different things and put them together as you like.
Приклади
- You can mix and match these shirts and pants for different looks.
- The buffet allows you to mix and match dishes from around the world.
mix up
1/mˈɪks ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Confuse two or more things/people
To think one person or thing is another by mistake.
Приклади
- I always mix up their names because they look alike.
- She mixed up the sugar and salt while baking.