concrete

• 指具体的、实际的、可触摸的事物，而非抽象的或理论上的；也指由水泥、砂石等混合而成的建筑材料——混凝土。

Describes something that is specific, real, and tangible rather than abstract or theoretical.

1. Specific and realB1formal

   Existing in a material or physical form; not abstract.

   具体的

   • We need concrete evidence to support the claim.
   • She gave concrete examples of the problem.
   • The plan lacks concrete details.

   同义词actualmaterialphysicalrealsolidsubstantialtangible

   反义词abstractidealimmaterialintangibletheoretical

2. Made of concreteA2formal

   Constructed from the building material concrete.

   混凝土的

   • The concrete wall blocked the noise.
   • They walked on the concrete pavement.
   • A concrete foundation supports the house.

• 由碎石或砾石、沙子、水泥和水混合而成，凝固后形成类似石头的建筑块体材料。也指具体存在的、有形的、实际的事物，与抽象相对。

A building material made from a mixture of broken stone or gravel, sand, cement, and water, which hardens into a stone-like mass.

不可数

1. Building materialB1formal

   A hard, strong construction material made from cement, sand, gravel, and water.

   混凝土

   • The workers poured concrete for the new sidewalk.
   • The building is made of reinforced concrete.
   • Concrete needs time to dry and harden properly.

• 动词，指使凝固、变硬；使具体化、落实；或用混凝土覆盖。

A verb meaning to solidify, make real, or cover with concrete material.

1. Cover with concreteB2formal

   To cover or pave a surface with concrete.

   浇筑混凝土

   • They decided to concrete the driveway.
   • The workers concreted the floor of the new garage.
   • The path was concreted to prevent mud in the rain.

   同义词pavesurface

2. Make solid or firmC1formal

   To make something solid, firm, or real.

   使凝固；使具体化

   • The agreement helped concrete their partnership.
   • The evidence concreted his theory.
   • The team's success concreted their reputation.

   同义词coagulatecongealconsolidatefirmhardenrealizesetsolidifythicken

   反义词dissolveliquefymeltsoftenweaken