“使合成”常见的英文表达有 “synthesize” (动词) 或 “cause to synthesize” (更强调“使……进行合成”这一动作) 。例如:
Scientists are trying to synthesize a new drug.(科学家们正试图合成一种新药。 )
The enzyme causes the substances to synthesize.(这种酶使这些物质进行合成。 )