| 单词 | bond |
| 释义 | bond n. & v. --n 1. a a thing that ties another down or together. b (usu. in pl.) a thing restraining bodily freedom (broke his bonds). 2. (often in pl.) a a uniting force (sisterly bond). b a restraint; a responsibility (bonds of duty). 3. a binding engagement; an agreement (his word is his bond). 4. Commerce a certificate issued by a government or a public company promising to repay borrowed money at a fixed rate of interest at a specified time; a debenture. 5. adhesiveness. 6. Law a deed by which a person is bound to make payment to another. 7. Chem. linkage between atoms in a molecule or a solid. 8. Building the laying of bricks in one of various patterns in a wall in order to ensure strength (English bond; Flemish bond). --v 1. tr. a lay (bricks) overlapping. b bind together (resin with fibres, etc.). 2. intr. adhere; hold together. 3. tr. connect with a bond. 4. tr. place (goods) in bond. 5. intr. become emotionally attached. Phrases and idioms bond paper high-quality writing-paper. bond-washing dividend-stripping. in bond (of goods) stored in a bonded warehouse until the importer pays the duty owing (see BONDED). Etymology: ME var. of BAND(1) |
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