combine/kəmˋbaIn; kəmˈbaIn/v 1 [I,T] to join or mix two or more things together (使)联合﹔(使)结合;(使)组合: combine sth with sth Combine the flour with the milk and eggs. 将面粉与牛奶鸡蛋拌在一起。combined with sb/sth Diets are most effective when combined with exercise. 节食和锻炼相结合是最有效的。The combined effects of the war and the drought resulted in famine. 战争和干旱的双重因素导致了饥荒。2 [T] to do two different activities at the same time 同时做﹐兼办〔两件不同的事〕: combine sth with/and sth She manages to combine family life with a career. 她既能照顾家庭生活﹐又能兼顾事业。