词典释义：
[with obj.]join or blend to form a single entity
合并，使融为一体
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intermarriage had fused the families into a large unit. 联姻把这几个家庭合并为一个大家庭。
[no obj.](of groups of atoms or cellular structures)join or coalesce
（原子团，细胞结构）结合，合并
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the two nuclei move together and fuse into one nucleus. 两个核子移动到一起，合并成一个核子。
melt (a material or object) with intense heat, especially so as to join it with something else
熔化，熔合（材料，物体）；使熔接
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powdered glass was fused to a metal base 玻璃粉被熔化后与金属底座相熔结
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when fired in a special kiln, the metals fused on to the pot. 经过在特制的窑炉内烧制，金属材料被熔接到罐上。
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〈英〉 （电器）因保险丝熔断而中断工作
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the crew were left in darkness after the lights fused. 保险丝烧断，电灯熄灭，工作人员只好呆在一片漆黑之中。
[with obj.]cause (an electrical appliance) to stop working in such a way
使（电器）因保险丝熔断而中断工作。
[with obj.]provide (a circuit or electrical appliance) with a fuse
给（电路，电器）装保险丝
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[as adj.
fused ]a fused plug. 带保险丝的插头。
a safety device consisting of a strip of wire that melts and breaks an electric circuit if the current exceeds a safe level
保险丝。
a length of material along which a small flame moves to explode a bomb or firework, meanwhile allowing time for those who light it to move to a safe distance
导火线，导火索。
a device in a bomb, shell, or mine that makes it explode on impact, after an interval, at set distance from the target, or when subjected to magnetic or vibratory stimulation
引信，信管。
fit a fuse to (a bomb, shell or mine)
装引信（或导火索）于（炸弹，炮弹，地雷）
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the bomb was fused to go off during a charity performance. 炸弹设定在一次慈善演出中被引爆。
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light the （或a） fuse do something that creates a tense or exciting situation 造成紧张（或令人激动的）局面his goal midway through the first half lit the fuse. 他在上半场过半时的进球造成了场上的紧张局面 -
a （或on a） short fuse used to indicate that someone has a tendency to lose their temper quickly 易怒的，脾气火暴的
"late 16th cent.: from Latin
