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glue

/ɡluː/

CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1569 in the learning path

胶;胶水

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Definitions

n. a sticky substance used to join things together

胶;胶水

v. to join things together using glue

用胶粘合

Example

Use a little glue to fix the paper wing.

用一点胶水把纸翅膀粘好。

Some packaging contains layers joined with glue, which can make the materials more difficult to recycle.

有些包装的各层材料用胶粘合,这可能增加回收难度。

Collocations

  • glue stick
  • wood glue
  • glue together
  • be glued to a screen

Synonyms

  • adhesive

Usage tip

作名词通常不可数;be glued to可指目不转睛地看。

FAQ

What does glue mean?
a sticky substance used to join things together to join things together using glue
How is glue pronounced?
UK /ɡluː/, US /ɡluː/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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