(每日一词）conflate

Conflate /kənˈfleɪt/ v. 合并「把不同的概念混为一谈（错误地合并）」

Meaning: If you conflate two or more descriptions or ideas, or if they conflate, you combine them in order to produce a single one. 

● Con- 全部, 一起

●  Fl- blow 吹 (inflate 使充气；膨胀)

● -ate 动词后缀

●  Conflate A with B 把 A和B 混为一谈

e.g. People often conflate confidence with competence. 人们常常把自信和能力混为一谈。