adhesive
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.
예시
3 / 5I used some adhesive tape to fix the torn page in my book.
I used sticky tape to repair the ripped paper in my book.
The study examines the adhesive properties of various synthetic polymers.
The research looks at how well different man-made plastics stick to surfaces.
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.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the prefix 'Ad-' (meaning toward) and the root 'hes-' (like hesitate or stay). An adhesive makes things 'stay toward' each other.
빠른 퀴즈
The back of the envelope is ______, so you just need to wet it to seal it.
정답!
정답은: adhesive
예시
I used some adhesive tape to fix the torn page in my book.
everydayI used sticky tape to repair the ripped paper in my book.
The study examines the adhesive properties of various synthetic polymers.
formalThe research looks at how well different man-made plastics stick to surfaces.
This sticker is barely adhesive anymore; it keeps falling off the wall.
informalThis sticker isn't sticky enough; it won't stay on the wall.
Adhesive forces between the liquid and the container wall cause the meniscus to form.
academicThe sticking force between the liquid and the glass creates a curve at the surface.
Our company specializes in high-strength adhesive solutions for the automotive industry.
businessOur business focuses on very strong glue products for car manufacturing.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
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
자주 혼동되는 단어
Adhesive refers to sticking to a different surface, while cohesive refers to sticking to itself or staying united.
사용 참고사항
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.
자주 하는 실수
Learners sometimes use 'adhesive' as a verb. Remember that 'adhere' is the verb form (e.g., 'The tape must adhere to the surface').
암기 팁
Think of the prefix 'Ad-' (meaning toward) and the root 'hes-' (like hesitate or stay). An adhesive makes things 'stay toward' each other.
어원
Derived from the Latin word 'adhaerere', which means 'to stick to'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In the United States, an 'adhesive bandage' is almost universally referred to by the brand name 'Band-Aid'.
빠른 퀴즈
The back of the envelope is ______, so you just need to wet it to seal it.
정답!
정답은: adhesive
관련 어휘
관련 단어
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