/sɪˈment ||; səˈmɛnt/noun [U] a grey powder, that becomes hard after it is mixed with water and left to dry. It is used in building for sticking bricks or stones together or for making very hard surfaces. 水泥 ☞picture at building 见building插图
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/sɪˈment ||; səˈmɛnt/verb[T]
1 to join two things together using cement, or a strong sticky substance （用水泥或接合剂）胶合
2 to make a relationship, agreement, etc very strong 巩固（关系、协议等）: This agreement has cemented the relationship between our two countries.这项协议巩固了贵我两国的关系。