synthesis
US /ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/
UK /ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/
1.
综合, 合成, 结合
the combination of components or elements to form a connected whole
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The report provides a synthesis of the research findings.
该报告提供了研究结果的综合。
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His new theory is a synthesis of various philosophical ideas.
他的新理论是各种哲学思想的综合。
2.
合成, 制造
the production of chemical compounds by reaction from simpler materials
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The laboratory is working on the synthesis of new polymers.
该实验室正在研究新聚合物的合成。
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Photosynthesis is the biological synthesis of organic compounds.
光合作用是有机化合物的生物合成。