Cement
01
水泥
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
例子
The construction crew poured cement into the foundation trenches, beginning the process of building the new house.
建筑队将水泥倒入地基沟槽中，开始了建造新房子的过程。
The sidewalks were cracked and uneven, in need of repair and fresh cement.
人行道开裂且不平整，需要修理和新鲜的水泥。
02
a paved surface made of concrete
例子
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
例子
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
例子
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
例子
The dentist applied a dental cement to seal the cavity.
Dental cement must set quickly and bond securely.
to cement
01
用水泥粘合, 粘接
to securely attach or join objects together using a strong adhesive material
Transitive: to cement two things
Ditransitive: to cement sth to sth
例子
The mason will cement the bricks together to build a solid wall.
泥瓦匠将用水泥把砖块粘合在一起，建造一堵坚固的墙。
It 's essential to properly cement the tiles to the floor to prevent them from loosening.
正确地将瓷砖粘合到地板上以防止它们松动是至关重要的。
02
巩固, 加强
to make something such as an agreement, relationship, etc. stronger
Transitive: to cement an agreement or a relationship
例子
The successful completion of the project helped to cement our partnership with the client.
项目的成功完成有助于巩固我们与客户的伙伴关系。
Their shared experiences during the trip helped to cement their friendship.
他们在旅途中共同的经历有助于巩固他们的友谊。
03
用水泥覆盖, 用混凝土覆盖
to overlay or cover something with concrete
Transitive: to cement a surface
例子
The workers cemented the driveway to provide a smooth surface for vehicles.
工人们用水泥铺设了车道，为车辆提供光滑的表面。
The construction crew cemented the sidewalk to improve pedestrian safety.
施工队用水泥铺设了人行道以提高行人安全。
