cement

柯林斯词典

1. N-UNCOUNT Cement is a grey powder which is mixed with sand and water in order to make concrete. 水泥
Builders have trouble getting the right amount of cement into their concrete. 建筑工人们不知道该往混凝土中加入多少水泥才合适。
2. N-UNCOUNT Cement is the same as . 混凝土
...the hard, cold cement floor. …坚硬冰冷的混凝土地面。
3. N-UNCOUNT Glue that is made for sticking particular substances together is sometimes called cement. 胶合剂
Stick the pieces on with tile cement. 用瓷砖胶合剂把这些碎片粘上。
4. V-T Something that cements a relationship or agreement makes it stronger. 巩固 (关系、协约)
Nothing cements a friendship between countries so much as trade. 没有任何东西能比贸易更能巩固国家间的友谊了。
5. V-T If things are cemented together, they are stuck or fastened together. 使黏结[usu passive]
Most artificial joints are cemented into place. 绝大部分人造关节是被黏结复位的。