B2 adjective ニュートラル

adhesive

/ədˈhiːsɪv/

Describes a substance or surface that has the quality of sticking fast to another object or surface. It is commonly used to describe materials like tape, glue, or bandages that are designed to create a bond between two items.

例文

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1

I used some adhesive tape to fix the torn page in my book.

I used sticky tape to repair the ripped paper in my book.

2

The study examines the adhesive properties of various synthetic polymers.

The research looks at how well different man-made plastics stick to surfaces.

3

This sticker is barely adhesive anymore; it keeps falling off the wall.

This sticker isn't sticky enough; it won't stay on the wall.

語族

名詞
adhesion
Verb
adhere
副詞
adhesively
形容詞
adhesive
関連
adhesive
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the prefix 'Ad-' (meaning toward) and the root 'hes-' (like hesitate or stay). An adhesive makes things 'stay toward' each other.

クイックテスト

The back of the envelope is ______, so you just need to wet it to seal it.

正解!

正解は: adhesive

例文

1

I used some adhesive tape to fix the torn page in my book.

everyday

I used sticky tape to repair the ripped paper in my book.

2

The study examines the adhesive properties of various synthetic polymers.

formal

The research looks at how well different man-made plastics stick to surfaces.

3

This sticker is barely adhesive anymore; it keeps falling off the wall.

informal

This sticker isn't sticky enough; it won't stay on the wall.

4

Adhesive forces between the liquid and the container wall cause the meniscus to form.

academic

The sticking force between the liquid and the glass creates a curve at the surface.

5

Our company specializes in high-strength adhesive solutions for the automotive industry.

business

Our business focuses on very strong glue products for car manufacturing.

語族

名詞
adhesion
Verb
adhere
副詞
adhesively
形容詞
adhesive
関連
adhesive

よく使う組み合わせ

adhesive tape a strip of sticky material used to join things
adhesive bandage a small medical dressing with a sticky back
adhesive strength the measure of how well a substance sticks
adhesive residue the sticky substance left behind after removing tape
adhesive properties the characteristics that allow something to stick

よく使うフレーズ

pressure-sensitive adhesive

glue that sticks when light pressure is applied

adhesive backing

a sticky layer on the back of an object

medical-grade adhesive

sticky substances safe for use on human skin

よく混同される語

adhesive vs cohesive

Adhesive refers to sticking to a different surface, while cohesive refers to sticking to itself or staying united.

📝

使い方のコツ

While 'adhesive' is primarily an adjective describing stickiness, it is very frequently used as a noun to refer to any substance (like glue) used to bond things together.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'adhesive' as a verb. Remember that 'adhere' is the verb form (e.g., 'The tape must adhere to the surface').

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the prefix 'Ad-' (meaning toward) and the root 'hes-' (like hesitate or stay). An adhesive makes things 'stay toward' each other.

📖

語源

Derived from the Latin word 'adhaerere', which means 'to stick to'.

文法パターン

Used as an attributive adjective before a noun (e.g., adhesive labels). Can be used as a predicative adjective after a linking verb (e.g., the surface is adhesive).
🌍

文化的な背景

In the United States, an 'adhesive bandage' is almost universally referred to by the brand name 'Band-Aid'.

クイックテスト

The back of the envelope is ______, so you just need to wet it to seal it.

正解!

正解は: adhesive

関連単語

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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