Cement
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セメント
a gray powdery substance that becomes hard if it is mixed with water and sand, used for construction purposes such as sticking bricks of a wall together
例
The construction crew poured cement into the foundation trenches, beginning the process of building the new house.
建設作業員は基礎の溝にセメントを流し込み、新しい家を建てるプロセスを開始しました。
The sidewalks were cracked and uneven, in need of repair and fresh cement.
歩道はひび割れていて凸凹で、修理と新しいセメントが必要でした。
02
a paved surface made of concrete
例
The children played on the cement outside the school.
Workers patched cracks in the cement.
03
any material that hardens to bind, adhere, or fasten objects together
例
Epoxy acts as a strong cement for metal parts.
Resin-based cement is used for woodworking.
04
a calcified tissue covering the root of a tooth, anchoring it in the jaw
例
The dentist examined the cement around the molars.
Cement attaches the tooth root to the periodontal ligament.
05
any of various materials used in dentistry to fill cavities or secure prosthetics
例
The dentist applied a dental cement to seal the cavity.
Dental cement must set quickly and bond securely.
to cement
01
セメントで固める, 接着する
to securely attach or join objects together using a strong adhesive material
Transitive: to cement two things
Ditransitive: to cement sth to sth
例
The mason will cement the bricks together to build a solid wall.
石工はレンガをセメントで固めて、しっかりとした壁を築きます。
It 's essential to properly cement the tiles to the floor to prevent them from loosening.
タイルが緩むのを防ぐためには、床にしっかりとセメントで固定することが不可欠です。
02
固める, 強化する
to make something such as an agreement, relationship, etc. stronger
Transitive: to cement an agreement or a relationship
例
The successful completion of the project helped to cement our partnership with the client.
プロジェクトの成功裡の完了は、クライアントとのパートナーシップを強化するのに役立ちました。
Their shared experiences during the trip helped to cement their friendship.
旅行中の共有体験が彼らの友情を固めるのに役立ちました。
03
セメントで覆う, コンクリートで覆う
to overlay or cover something with concrete
Transitive: to cement a surface
例
The workers cemented the driveway to provide a smooth surface for vehicles.
作業員は車両のために滑らかな表面を提供するために車道をセメントで固めました。
The construction crew cemented the sidewalk to improve pedestrian safety.
建設作業員は歩行者の安全を向上させるために歩道をセメントで固めた。
