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• 一种粉末状物质，由石灰和粘土煅烧制成，在建筑中与水、沙子或砾石混合后作为粘结材料使用。也指这种材料硬化后形成的结合物或起粘结作用的物质。

A noun referring to a powdery substance made by calcining lime and clay, used as a binding material in construction when mixed with water and sand or gravel.

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1. Building materialB1formal

   A powdery substance made by calcining lime and clay, used in mortar and concrete.

   水泥

   • The workers mixed cement with sand and water.
   • Cement is a key ingredient in concrete.
   • The construction site had piles of cement bags.

2. Adhesive or binderB2formal

   A substance used for sticking things together.

   粘合剂

   • Rubber cement is used for gluing paper.
   • The dentist applied a special cement to fix the crown.
   • This glue acts as a strong cement for ceramics.

   同义词adhesivebindergluegummucilagepaste

3. Figurative bondC1formal

   Something that unites or strengthens a relationship or group.

   纽带

   • Shared experiences are the cement of friendship.
   • Trust is the cement that holds a team together.
   • Their common goal served as a cement for the alliance.

   同义词binderbondconnectiongluelinktie

• 动词，指用黏合材料使物体牢固结合，或比喻使关系、地位、观念等变得稳固、可靠、持久。

A verb used to indicate the act of binding, strengthening, or making something more secure or permanent, often by applying a substance or figurative force.

1. To bind or join firmlyB2formal

   To make something more secure or permanent, often by using a substance like cement.

   巩固

   • The workers cemented the bricks together to build the wall.
   • The treaty cemented the alliance between the two countries.
   • Their shared experiences cemented their friendship.

   同义词bondfastenfixfusegluesecuresolidifystrengthenuniteweld

   反义词breakdetachdivideloosenseparate

2. To strengthen or solidifyB2formal

   To make an agreement, relationship, or position stronger and more lasting.

   巩固

   • The victory cemented his reputation as a great leader.
   • The new policy cemented the company's commitment to sustainability.
   • Their marriage cemented the bond between the two families.

   同义词consolidateentrenchfirm upfortifyhardenreinforcesealsecuresolidifystrengthen

   反义词destabilizeundermineweaken