cement /sɪˈmɛnt/ CET4 TEM4 ( cementing, cemented, cements )

• 1. 

  N-UNCOUNT Cement is a grey powder which is mixed with sand and water in order to make concrete. 水泥

  例：

  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

  例：

  ...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

  例：

  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)

  例：

  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]

  例：

  Most artificial joints are cemented into place.

  绝大部分人造关节是被黏结复位的。