这两个名词均有“复合物”之意。
compound : 指由两种或两种以上的物质结合在一起，发生化学变化而成的复合物、化学物。
- Salt is a compound of sodium and chlorine.
盐是钠和氯的化合物。 - Many fertilizers contain nitrogen compounds.
许多化学肥料都含有氮化合物。 - Then there was his manner, a curious compound of humour and severity.
还有他的态度，那是一种幽默与严厉的奇异混合。
mixture : 指把多种东西混合在一起，组成的东西未起化学变化。
- The mixture of flour, water, and yeast is then left in a warm place for four hours.
然后将面粉、水和酵母的混合物放在暖和的地方发酵4小时。 - Their latest CD is a mixture of new and old songs.
他们最新的光盘中收录了新歌和老歌。
