/'ɪntɪgreɪt; `ɪntə,ˇret/
v
1 [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sth (into sth); ~ A and B/~ A with B combine sth in such a way that it becomes fully a part of sth else （将某事物与另一事物结合）构成整体
*integrating private schools into the state education system 将私立学校纳入国家教育体系
* The buildings are well integrated with the landscape/The buildings and the landscape are well integrated. 这些建筑物和周围的自然景物相融合, 浑然一体.
2 [I, Tn, Tn.pr] ~ (sb) (into sth/with sth) (cause sb to) become fully a member of a community, rather than remaining in a separate (esp racial) group （使某人）与社区融合（尤指种族间）
*foreign immigrants who don't integrate well 未能完全融入当地社会的外国移民
* integrating black people into a largely white community 使黑人融合进以白人为主的社区. Cf 参看 segregate.

v [I and T]
[Date: 1600-1700; Language: Latin;Origin: , past participle of integrare, from integer; INTEGER]
if two or more things integrate, or if you integrate them, they combine or work together in a way that makes something more effective
integrate (sth) into/with sth
　Colourful illustrations are integrated into the text.
　Transport planning should be integrated with energy policy.
　computers of different makes that integrate with each other
to become part of a group or society and be accepted by them, or to help someone do this
integrate (sb) into/with sth
　We're looking for people who can integrate with a team.
　Many children with learning difficulties are integrated into ordinary schools.
especially AmE to end the practice of separating people of different races in schools, colleges etc
= desegregate
≠ segregate