amalgam
noun uk/əˈmæl.ɡəm/ us/əˈmæl.ɡəm/
(OF METALS)
[ U ] chemistry, medical specialized（尤指牙医用来补牙的）汞合金，汞齐
a mixture of mercury and another metal, especially one used by dentists to repair teeth
an amalgam filling 汞合金补牙填充料
(OF PARTS)
[ S ]混合物;综合体
a combination of parts that create a complete whole
The show was a wonderful amalgam of dance, music, and drama. 这场表演出神入化地将舞蹈、音乐和戏剧融为一体。
Nearly every new parent feels an amalgam of joy and terror. 几乎每一个初为父母的人都会感到既喜悦又恐惧。