1. a substance used for sticking objects or materials together
用於黏合物體或材料的物質
I need a strong adhesive to fix this broken vase.
我需要強力黏著劑來修復這個破掉的花瓶。
She applied the adhesive to the back of the poster.
她將黏著劑塗在海報的背面。
Adhesive Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
adhesive
noun
快速理解
What does "Adhesive" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Adhesive"?
指能將物體表面黏合在一起的物質或特性。
- 1
物質
EN: A substance used for sticking objects together.
翻譯: 一種用於將物體黏合在一起的物質。
- 2
特性
EN: The quality of sticking firmly to a surface.
翻譯: 能牢固黏附在物體表面的特性。
- 3
類型
EN: A specific type of glue, tape, or bonding agent.
翻譯: 特定類型的膠水、膠帶或黏合劑。
小提醒：作為名詞時，通常指具體的黏著劑（如膠水、膠帶），而非抽象的「黏著」動作。
發音（How to Pronounce "Adhesive" in English）
How to pronounce "Adhesive" in English?"Adhesive" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Adhesive" from YouTube Videos
Robert Full: Learning from the gecko's tail
TED
“van der Waals forces. And I'm really pleased to report to you today that the first synthetic self-cleaning dry adhesive has been made From the simplest version in nature.”
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Definitions（定義）
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2. a sticky substance, such as glue or tape, used in various applications
用於各種應用的黏性物質，例如膠水或膠帶
The adhesive on this tape is not very strong.
這捲膠帶的黏性不是很強。
Medical adhesives are used to secure bandages.
醫療用黏著劑用於固定繃帶。
3. able to stick to surfaces; sticky
能夠黏附在表面上的；有黏性的
The adhesive strip held the papers together firmly.
那條黏性膠帶將文件牢牢地黏在一起。
This label has an adhesive backing for easy application.
這個標籤背面有黏膠，方便貼上。
4. relating to or characterized by adhesion
與黏附有關的；具有黏附特性的
The adhesive properties of the new material were tested in the lab.
這種新材料的黏附特性在實驗室裡經過測試。
Adhesive forces are important in many industrial processes.
黏附力在許多工業製程中很重要。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Adhesive"?How to make natural sentences with "Adhesive"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| adhesive + noun | 黏著劑 + 名詞 | We need a strong **adhesive** for this tile. (我們需要強力黏著劑來貼這塊瓷磚。) |
| adjective + adhesive | 形容詞 + 黏著劑 | This **adhesive** is waterproof. (這種黏著劑是防水的。) |
| apply + adhesive | 塗抹/使用 + 黏著劑 | **Apply** the **adhesive** evenly to both surfaces. (將黏著劑均勻塗抹在兩個表面上。) |
| noun + of + adhesive | ...的黏著劑 | The **tube** of **adhesive** is almost empty. (那管黏著劑快用完了。) |
| use + adhesive (as a noun) | 使用黏著劑 | **Use** a special **adhesive** for plastics. (請使用專為塑膠設計的黏著劑。) |
用法說明
How is "Adhesive" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Adhesive"?
adhesive (noun) vs. adhesive (adjective)
- adhesive 作為名詞時，指的是「黏著劑」或「膠水」這類具體的物質。
- adhesive 作為形容詞時，意思是「有黏性的」或「黏著的」，用來描述物品的性質。
- 區分兩者的關鍵在於它在句子中的位置和功能：名詞通常作主詞或受詞；形容詞則用來修飾名詞。
對比例句： EN: The adhesive on this tape is very strong. 翻譯: 這捲膠帶上的黏著劑非常強力。
EN:We need an adhesive material to repair the broken vase.
翻譯:我們需要一種有黏性的材料來修復這個破掉的花瓶。
總結建議
在書寫或口語中，根據它在句子中是代表物品（名詞）還是描述特性（形容詞），來正確使用 adhesive。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Adhesive" and similar words?How to choose "Adhesive" vs alternatives?
adhesive vs glue
「adhesive」是黏著劑的統稱，涵蓋各種材質與形式；「glue」通常指液態或膏狀的黏著劑，尤其是從動物骨骼或植物提煉的傳統類型。
adhesive vs cement
「adhesive」泛指各種黏合材料；「cement」在黏合劑語境中，特指透過化學反應固化、形成極強黏結力的黏合劑（如環氧樹脂、模型膠），或用於建築的「水泥」。
adhesive vs tape
「adhesive」指黏著物質本身；「tape」指承載黏著劑的帶狀基材（如膠帶）。膠帶是「adhesive」的一種應用形式。
口語用法
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引述
在對話中，當引述或提及某個特定物品或概念時，會用「adhesive」來指稱，而非泛指膠水。 EN: "What did you use to fix the vase?" "I used that strong adhesive you recommended." 翻譯: 「你用什麼修花瓶的？」「我用了你推薦的那種強力黏合劑。」
EN:"Make sure you get the right adhesive for plastic parts."
翻譯:「記得要買對塑膠零件用的黏合劑。」
語氣強調
在口語中，有時會用「adhesive」來強調物品的「黏著」特性，以區別於其他功能。 EN: "It's not just tape; it's a proper adhesive strip." 翻譯: 「這不只是膠帶，這是真正的黏合膠條。」
EN:"The label says 'permanent adhesive' so it won't come off easily."
翻譯:「標籤上寫著『永久性黏合劑』，所以不容易脫落。」
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，偶爾會用「adhesive」作為填充詞，帶出後續關於修補或連接的具體說明。 EN: "We need to, uh, find an adhesive... something that works on metal." 翻譯: 「我們需要，呃，找一種黏合劑... 要能黏金屬的那種。」
EN:"The problem is the adhesive—I mean, it's just not holding up."
翻譯:「問題出在黏合劑——我是說，它根本黏不住。」
正式寫作注意：在學術、技術或正式商業文件中，應使用更精確的術語，如「bonding agent」、「epoxy resin」或「adhesive material」，並避免口語中的停頓或泛指用法，以維持專業性。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Adhesive"?What fixed phrases with "Adhesive" should I remember?
strong adhesive
adjective + adhesive
強力黏合劑
apply adhesive
verb + adhesive
塗抹黏合劑
adhesive tape
adhesive + noun
膠帶
waterproof adhesive
adjective + adhesive
防水黏合劑
adhesive remover
adhesive + noun
黏合劑去除劑
adhesive bond
adhesive + noun
黏合劑黏結
adhesive surface
adhesive + noun
黏性表面
the adhesive fails
adhesive + verb
黏合劑失效
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Adhesive"?Which "Adhesive" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I need an adhesive to stick the paper.
✓I need some adhesive to stick the paper.
As a mass noun referring to the substance, 'adhesive' is usually uncountable. Use 'some adhesive' or 'an adhesive substance/tape' when referring to a specific type.
×This glue is very adhesive.
✓This glue is very sticky / has strong adhesive properties.
'Adhesive' as an adjective describes the *ability* to stick, not the *feeling* of being sticky. For the tactile quality, use 'sticky'. For the property, use 'adhesive' (e.g., adhesive strength).
×I bought a new adhesive for my craft project.
✓I bought a new adhesive / a new type of adhesive for my craft project.
While 'adhesive' is primarily uncountable, it can be countable when referring to a specific type or brand (e.g., 'a strong adhesive'). The original is not strictly wrong but less common. The correction sounds more natural.
×The adhesive of this sticker is weak.
✓The adhesive on this sticker is weak. / This sticker's adhesive is weak.
Use 'on' to indicate the adhesive substance located on the surface of the sticker. Using 'of' can sound like the sticker possesses the abstract concept of adhesiveness, which is less idiomatic.
×We used adhesive to bind the book.
✓We used adhesive to bind the book. / We used an adhesive to bind the book.
This is a context-dependent mistake. For the general substance, 'adhesive' is fine. However, if referring to a specific product (e.g., a glue bottle), 'an adhesive' or 'a glue' is more precise. The note clarifies the nuance.
詞形變化
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