harmonize
UK/'hɑ:mәnaiz/US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
v.
To sing or play notes that combine pleasingly with a melody
以和声演唱或演奏
v.
To bring into agreement; to make different things consistent with one another
使协调一致，使相符
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedharmon (harmony, fitting together) + -ize (to make) = 'to make things fit together.' In music it means to add a part that blends with the melody; in everyday and formal use it means to bring separate systems into agreement — harmonize regulations, harmonize schedules.
Root harmon still carries 6 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.harmonize with与……相协调
- 2.harmonize laws统一法律
- 3.harmonize standards统一标准
- 4.harmonize policies协调政策
Example Sentences
- 1.
The two singers harmonize beautifully on the chorus.
- 2.
The EU is trying to harmonize tax rules across member states.
- 3.
These bold colors don't really harmonize with the soft furniture.