alloyed

• 合金的；混合的，掺杂的。常用于描述金属，也可比喻事物因掺杂而变得不纯或性能被削弱。

An archaic or literary adjective meaning mixed or combined, often used to describe metals or, figuratively, qualities that are tempered or debased by mixture.

1. Mixed with another metalB2formal

   Describes a metal that has been combined with another metal or element to improve its properties.

   合金化的

   • The alloyed steel is stronger than pure iron.
   • Alloyed gold is used in jewelry for durability.
   • The alloyed copper wire conducts electricity efficiently.

   同义词amalgamatedblendedcombinedfusedmixed

2. C1formal

   Figuratively, describes something that is mixed or combined with another quality, often reducing purity or perfection.

   掺杂的

   • His joy was alloyed with a hint of sadness.
   • The success was alloyed by the team's exhaustion.
   • Her admiration for him was alloyed with suspicion.

   同义词adulteratedblendedcorrupteddebaseddilutedmixedtaintedvitiated

   反义词pureunalloyedunmixed

• 动词，指将金属混合制成合金，或通过掺入低价值材料来降低某物的纯度或价值。

A verb used to indicate the act of mixing metals to form an alloy, or to reduce the purity or value of something by mixing with a less valuable material.

1. Mix metalsB2formal

   To combine two or more metallic elements, or a metal with a nonmetal, to create a new material with improved properties.

   熔合

   • They alloyed copper with tin to produce bronze.
   • The factory alloys steel with chromium to make it rust-resistant.
   • Gold is often alloyed with other metals to increase its hardness.

   同义词amalgamateblendcombinefusemeldmergemix

2. Reduce value or purityC1formal

   To lower the quality or value of something by adding a less valuable substance.

   降低品质

   • The jeweler alloyed the gold with too much copper, reducing its purity.
   • His achievements were alloyed by his questionable methods.
   • The pleasure of the victory was alloyed by the team's injuries.

   同义词adulteratecorruptdebasedegradediluteimpairspoiltaint

   反义词purifyrefine