cement

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Definitions

n.

A grey powder made from limestone and clay that hardens when mixed with water, used in building; any strong adhesive substance

水泥;胶结剂

v.

To fix or join with cement; to strengthen or make firm

用水泥黏合;巩固,加强

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
cementother
=cement

Common Collocations

  • 1.cement mixer混凝土搅拌机
  • 2.cement foundation水泥基础

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The workers mixed cement to create the foundation.

  • 2.

    Their friendship was cemented by years of shared experiences.

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