单词 | concrete |
释义 | concrete —concrete /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/ aep /ˈkɑːn-/ adjective ► C1 clear and certain, or real and existing in a form that can be seen or felt: » They think she killed her husband, but they've no concrete evidence.» We've got a general idea of what we want, but nothing concrete at the moment.Thesaurus+: ↑Certainty , ↑Confidence and self-assuranceThesaurus+: ↑True, real, false, and unreal• • • Extra Examples:» It is sometimes easier to illustrate an abstract concept by analogy with something concrete.» He drew attention to the absence of concrete evidence against the defendant.» I have a suspicion that he's having an affair, though I don't have any concrete proof.noun [U] ► B2 a very hard building material made by mixing together cement, sand, small stones, and water: » reinforced concrete» a concrete floor/path» a grey concrete buildingThesaurus+: ↑Building materials• • • Extra Examples:» The bomb shelter has concrete walls that are three metres thick.» The foundation of the house is built from rubble overlaid with concrete.» A row of reinforced concrete pillars supports the bridge.» Weeds were pushing up through the cracks in the concrete.» Don't walk on the concrete until it has set.verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for concrete ► F0 to cover something in concrete: » Why did you concrete over that nice garden?Thesaurus+: ↑Covering and adding layers |
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