glue

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glue1 /ɡluː/ ●●○ noun [countable, uncountable]  DTa sticky substance used for joining things together 胶，胶水

Examples from the Corpus

glue• It acts like glue in your stomach.• Then he dribbled an even stream of glue over the paper and pressed it lightly on the card.• However, egg white is not the easiest adhesive to use at first and you may prefer to use a rubber solution glue.• How did the glue change the mixture? 55.• Wait for the glue to dry before you sit on it.• Once the glue is dry you should place the photograph in the correct position, securing it with masking tape.• Apply it to one of the surfaces then clamp together until the glue sets.• She served four months and gave up the glue.• Oppenheimer was the glue that held Los Alamos together.glue2 verb (present participle gluing or glueing) [transitive]  1  STICKto join two things together using glue 胶合，黏合，粘贴 SYN stickglue something (back) together The sheets are glued together with strong adhesive. 薄板用强力胶粘在一起。glue something in place/position Check that you have glued everything in place properly. 检查是否每一样东西都粘牢了。2  be glued to something informalATTENTION a) to look at something with all your attention 盯着某物看 He was glued to the TV when the Olympics were on. 电视上一有奥运会比赛，他就会目不转睛地盯着看。 b) to not move because you are very interested, surprised, frightened etc 〔由于感兴趣、惊讶、害怕等而〕像钉在某物上似的一动不动 We were glued to our chairs, listening intently to every word. 我们像钉在椅子上似的，专心地听着每一句话。be glued to the spot British English Sarah was glued to the spot, terrified by the scene in front of her. 萨拉像钉在地上似的，被眼前的景象吓坏了。→ See Verb table

Examples from the Corpus

glue• One man glued a pressure-treated board to a concrete foundation in his basement.• He regilded picture frames, glued back together broken cups and plates.• I have used it to glue ceramic tile to a painted wall.• We simply glued the broken ear back in place and she carried on to a successful conclusion.• I tried to glue the handle back onto the cup.• Suddenly as the passion between them rose to reach its highest sensation, Bethany arched herself to glue them tighter together.• You make the model by cutting out these shapes and gluing them together.• There is sheet linoleum of some kind already there, glued to the plywood, 20 years old.• The body is aluminium and carbon fibre, and the chassis is glued together for extra fly-away lightness.• Any two solids can therefore be glued together if we can find a liquid which will wet them both and then harden.glue something (back) together• I think we can glue the lamp back together.• No staples are allowed, as the boxes are recycled, so we glue the cardboard together.• Suddenly as the passion between them rose to reach its highest sensation, Bethany arched herself to glue them tighter together.• He regilded picture frames, glued back together broken cups and plates.• You can make a simple honeycomb by taking several straws and gluing them together side by side.• You know how birds use saliva as a glue to hold together their nests?Origin glue1 (1200-1300) French glu, from Latin glus

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glue

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glue¹ /ɡluː/ noun [uncountable and countable]a sticky substance used for joining things together

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glue² verb (present participle gluing or glueing) [transitive]
1. to join two things together using glue
   SYN  stick
    glue something (back) together
    The sheets are glued together with strong adhesive.
    glue something in place/position
    Check that you have glued everything in place properly.
2. be glued to something informal
  a. to look at something with all your attention:
    He was glued to the TV when the Olympics were on.
  b. to not move because you are very interested, surprised, frightened etc:
    We were glued to our chairs, listening intently to every word.
    be glued to the spot British English:
    Sarah was glued to the spot, terrified by the scene in front of her.
     

THESAURUS

   ▪ fasten to join together the two sides of a piece of clothing, bag, belt etc: He fastened the necklace behind her neck.
   ▪ attach to fasten something firmly to another object or surface, using screws, nails, tape, glue etc: The boards were attached with screws. | The prisoner was attached to the wall with chains.
   ▪ join to connect or fasten things together: Join the pieces using a strong glue
   ▪ glue to join things together using glue: Glue the fabric to the white card.
   ▪ tape to fasten something using tape: The students' name cards were taped to the table.
   ▪ staple to fasten something using staples (=a small piece of wire that is pressed through paper using a special machine): Don't staple your resumé to your cover letter.
   ▪ clip to fasten things together using a clip (=a small metal object): A photo was clipped to the letter.
   ▪ tie to fasten a tie, shoelaces etc by making a knot: Don't forget to tie your shoelaces!
   ▪ do something up especially British English to fasten a piece of clothing or the buttons etc on it: The teacher doesn't have time to do up every child's coat. | Let me do it up for you.
   ▪ button (up) to fasten a shirt, coat etc with buttons: His shirt was buttoned right to the top.
   ▪ zip (up) to fasten a piece of clothing, a bag etc with a zip: Zip up your jacket, it's cold.
   ▪ buckle (up) to fasten a seat belt, belt, shoe etc that has a buckle (=small metal object that fits through a hole in a strap): The little girl struggled to buckle her shoes.
   ▪ unfasten/untie/undo/unbutton/unzip to open something that is fastened: Do not unfasten your seatbelt until the car has stopped completely.