
composition
/ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/ · /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic ScienceWord #5215 in the learning path
组成;成分
Definitions
n. The parts or substances that something consists of
组成;成分
n. A piece of writing or music
作文;乐曲
n. The activity of creating music or written work
创作;作曲
Example
We tested the composition of soil in our garden.
我们检测了自家花园土壤的成分。
Changes in the composition of household waste can reveal how consumer habits develop over time.
生活垃圾构成的变化可以反映消费习惯如何随时间演变。
Collocations
- chemical composition
- soil composition
- musical composition
- write a composition
Word family
- compose (v.)
- composer (n.)
- compositional (adj.)
Usage tip
指构成或创作过程通常不可数;指作品可数。
FAQ
- What does composition mean?
- The parts or substances that something consists of A piece of writing or music The activity of creating music or written work
- How is composition pronounced?
- UK /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/, US /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.