词典释义：
a powdery substance made by calcining lime and clay, mixed with water to form mortar or mixed with sand, gravel, and water to make concrete
水泥。
a soft glue that hardens on setting
胶合剂；接合剂
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tile cement .瓦片胶合剂。
〈喻〉 使人们团结的因素（或要素）
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traditional entertainment was a form of community cement .传统娱乐是一种促进社区团结的纽带。
a substance for filling cavities in teeth
（填充牙齿龋洞的）黏固粉。
(亦作
【剖】 牙骨质。
【地质】 （黏附颗粒的）沉积岩基质。
fix with cement
用水泥固定。
〈喻〉 确定，决定；确立
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the two firms are expected to cement an agreement soon .这两家公司预计不久将达成一项协议。
【地质】 （物质）在沉积岩中黏附（颗粒）。
"Middle English： from Old French
