/ɒn'sɒmbl; ɑn`sɑmbl/
n
1 thing viewed as a whole; general effect 整体; 总效果
*The arrangement of the furniture formed a pleasing ensemble. 这些家具摆放得悦目而和谐.
2 complete matching set of (esp women's) clothes designed to be worn together 全套服装（尤指女装）
*A pair of white shoes completed the striking ensemble. 一双白鞋配这套醒目的服装已完美无缺了.
3 (a) passage of music in which all the performers play or sing together 合奏; 合唱.
(b) group of musicians (smaller than an orchestra) who play together regularly 合奏组（比管弦乐队小）
*a woodwind ensemble 木管乐器合奏组.

n
[Date: 1700-1800; Language: French;Origin: ensemble 'together', from Latin insimul 'at the same time']
[C also + plural verb]BrE
a small group of musicians, actors, or dancers who perform together regularly
instrumental/string/brass etc ensemble
ensemble of
　an ensemble of Mexican artistes
[C usually singular]
a set of things that go together to form a whole
[C usually singular]
a set of clothes that are worn together
　an attractive ensemble