1. to make something worse by adding to it
使（問題、困難）惡化；加重
His anxiety was compounded by the pressure of the upcoming deadline.
即將到來的截止日期壓力，加重了他的焦慮。
The heavy rain compounded the flooding problems in the low-lying areas.
大雨加劇了低窪地區的淹水問題。
Compound Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
compound
verb
快速理解
What does "Compound" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Compound"?
「compound」作動詞時，主要指將不同元素混合或結合，或使情況變得更糟。
- 1
混合、結合
EN: to mix or combine different elements
翻譯: 將不同的元素混合或結合在一起。
- 2
使惡化、加劇
EN: to make a problem or difficult situation worse
翻譯: 使問題或困難情況變得更糟、更嚴重。
- 3
計算複利
EN: to calculate interest on both the principal and the accumulated interest
翻譯: 計算本金與累積利息的複利。
- 4
和解、妥協
EN: to settle a debt or dispute by agreement
翻譯: 透過協議解決債務或爭端。
小提醒：注意「compound」作動詞時，最常見的兩個意思方向相反：一個是「結合」（中性/正面），另一個是「使惡化」（負面）。需根據上下文判斷。
發音（How to Pronounce "Compound" in English）
How to pronounce "Compound" in English?"Compound" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Compound" from YouTube Videos
Robert Neuwirth: The "shadow cities" of the future
TED
“-- no toilet -- the families in this compound shared a single pit-latrine -- and no sewers or sanitation.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Compound"?How does "Compound" change by context?
2. to combine two or more things to form a whole
混合，組合；合成
The pharmacist compounded a special ointment for the skin condition.
藥劑師為這種皮膚狀況調製了一種特殊的藥膏。
The artist compounds various materials to create her unique sculptures.
這位藝術家混合各種材料來創作她獨特的雕塑。
3. to calculate interest on both the principal and the previously accumulated interest
以複利計算
The investment account compounds interest monthly.
這個投資帳戶每月以複利計算利息。
If you leave your savings in the account, the returns will compound over the years.
如果你把存款留在帳戶裡，回報會隨著年份以複利增長。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Compound"?How to make natural sentences with "Compound"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| compound + noun | 將...與...混合 | The pharmacist will compound the medicine according to the prescription. (藥劑師將根據處方配製藥物。) |
| be compounded + of + noun | 由...組成/構成 | The alloy is compounded of several metals. (這種合金是由幾種金屬合成的。) |
| compound + noun + with + noun | 將...與...混合/結合 | He compounded the fertilizer with organic matter. (他將肥料與有機物質混合。) |
| compound + a problem/error + by + V-ing | 因...而使問題/錯誤惡化 | She compounded her mistake by lying about it. (她因說謊而讓自己的錯誤更加嚴重。) |
用法說明
How is "Compound" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Compound"?
compound doing vs compound to do
- compound doing 通常用於描述一個正在進行或持續的動作，這個動作本身會加劇某種情況。它強調的是複合、疊加的過程或狀態。
- compound to do 則常用於表示一個特定的、將要發生的動作會導致情況惡化，或是在假設性、未來性的語境中使用。
- 在許多情況下，兩者可以互換，但 compound doing 在描述現有、持續的問題時更為自然。 EN: The heavy rains are compounding flooding the already saturated fields. 翻譯: 暴雨正加劇淹沒本已飽和的田地。
EN:Adding more debt would compound to cripple the company's finances.
翻譯:增加更多債務將會加劇損害公司的財務狀況。
總結建議
在描述現有、持續的惡化過程時，使用 compound doing 更為自然；而在談論未來或假設性後果時，compound to do 是合適的選擇。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Compound" and similar words?How to choose "Compound" vs alternatives?
compound vs combine
「compound」強調混合後形成新的整體或加劇情況；「combine」則指單純將事物合併或聯合。
compound vs amplify
「compound」側重使負面情況惡化或複雜化；「amplify」則指增強強度、音量或效果，可用於正面或中性情境。
compound vs aggravate
兩者皆可指「使惡化」，但「compound」強調多重因素疊加導致更糟結果；「aggravate」則側重使已存在的問題變得更嚴重或令人惱火。
口語用法
How is "Compound" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Compound"?
引述
在口語中，當引述或轉述一個複雜或冗長的詞彙、名稱或概念時，會用 "compound" 來指稱它，使對話更流暢。 EN: "The new policy, or the 'compound' as the boss keeps calling it, is causing a lot of confusion." 翻譯: 這項新政策，或者說老闆一直稱呼的「那個複合詞」，正引起很多困惑。
EN:"You know that long technical term? Let's just refer to it as the compound for now."
翻譯:你知道那個很長的技術術語嗎？我們暫時就稱它為「複合詞」好了。
語氣強調
在非正式對話中，有時會用 "compound" 來強調某事物是由多個部分「組合」或「堆疊」而成，帶有加重語氣的意味。 EN: "My stress isn't just from work; it's a compound problem with family and health issues all mixed in." 翻譯: 我的壓力不只來自工作；這是一個家庭和健康問題全都混在一起的「複合型」問題。
EN:"Her success was no accident. It was a compound result of talent, hard work, and timing."
翻譯:她的成功絕非偶然。這是天賦、努力和時機共同「複合」作用的結果。
停頓填充
在即時對話思考或尋找合適詞彙時，說話者可能會用 "compound..." 作為填充詞，表示接下來要說的是一個複合概念或需要多個要素來解釋的事情。 EN: "The feeling I have is... compound... it's both happiness and a bit of sadness." 翻譯: 我現在的感覺是…複合的…既是開心，又帶點悲傷。
EN:"We need a solution that is, well, compound, addressing both the symptoms and the root cause."
翻譯:我們需要的解決方案是，嗯，複合式的，要同時處理症狀和根本原因。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 "compound" 用作上述口語中的填充詞或非正式引述。應直接使用明確的術語或完整的描述，以保持文章的嚴謹與清晰。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Compound"?What fixed phrases with "Compound" should I remember?
compound the problem
compound + [problem/issue/difficulty]
使問題惡化、加劇困難
compound interest
compound + interest
複利（金融術語）
compound a felony
compound + a felony/crime
私下和解重罪（法律術語，指接受賠償以換取不控告或隱瞞罪行）
compound the error
compound + the error/mistake
錯上加錯，使錯誤更加嚴重
compound rapidly
compound + adverb (rapidly, quickly, exponentially)
快速累積/加劇
compound the damage
compound + the damage/injury
加劇損害/傷害
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Compound"?Which "Compound" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×We need to compound these two chemicals.
✓We need to combine these two chemicals.
「compound」作動詞時通常指「使惡化、加劇」或「混合以形成化合物」，而不是一般性的「結合」。一般物理混合或組合應使用「combine」或「mix」。
×The compound of these factors leads to success.
✓The combination of these factors leads to success.
這裡誤將動詞「compound」當成名詞使用。雖然「compound」有名詞形式（意為「化合物、複合物」或「圍起來的區域」），但表示「因素的結合」通常用「combination」。
×The stress was compounded from long working hours.
✓The stress was compounded by long working hours.
表達「因...而加劇/惡化」時，動詞「compound」通常與「by」連用，表示導致惡化的原因，而不是「from」。
×The problem compounds last year.
✓The problem was compounded last year.
當描述一個問題「被加劇」時，通常使用被動語態「be compounded」，因為問題本身是承受動作的一方。使用主動語態時，主語通常是導致惡化的因素。
×His rude comment compounded my injury.
✓His rude comment aggravated my injury.
「compound」用於抽象事物（如問題、困難、錯誤）的惡化。對於身體上的傷害或具體的不適，通常使用「aggravate」（使加重、惡化）或「worsen」。
×She compounded the soup with more salt.
✓She made the soup saltier by adding more salt.
「compound」作「使混合」解時，其賓語通常是正式或技術性的「物質、成分」，以形成一個新的複合體或化合物，不用於日常烹飪的「調味」。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Compound"?What are tense/participle forms of "Compound"?
compounds(3rd_singular)compounding(present_participle)compounded(past)compounded(past_participle)