bond
/bɒnd/ · /bɑːnd/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #3543 in the learning path
纽带；亲密关系
Definitions
n. a close connection between people or groups
纽带；亲密关系
n. an investment representing a loan with promised repayment and interest
债券
v. to develop a close relationship or join things firmly together
建立亲密关系；黏合
Example
Caring for the puppy strengthened the bond between the sisters.
照顾小狗加深了姐妹之间的感情。
Governments often issue bonds to finance major infrastructure projects without immediately increasing taxes on households.
政府经常发行债券，为大型基础设施项目筹资，而不立即提高家庭税负。
Collocations
- a strong bond
- form a bond
- government bonds
- bond with
Word family
- bonding (n.)
- bonded (adj.)
Usage tip
bond with sb指增进感情；issue bonds指发行债券。
FAQ
- What does bond mean?
- a close connection between people or groups an investment representing a loan with promised repayment and interest to develop a close relationship or join things firmly together
- How is bond pronounced?
- UK /bɒnd/, US /bɑːnd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
