bond
gb/bˈɑnd/ us/bˈɑnd/
B1
Inglês
~ 2400
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
B1
entity
1
Close emotional connection
A special feeling of closeness and trust between people.
Padrão de uso:
a bond between [people/groups]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'bond' with 'bound', which is unrelated in this sense.
Sinônimos
connection (A general link or relationship; less specific to emotions.)
|
relationship (A broader term for any connection between people, not always emotional.)
Antônimos
distance (Emotional or relational separation between people.)
Colocações
strong bond
|emotional bond
|bond between
|form a bond
|bond of friendship
Temas
emotions
|relationships
|daily life
Exemplos
- The twins share a special bond that no one else can understand.
- Years of working together created a strong bond among the team members.
- The bond between the mother and child was clear to everyone.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I have a strong bond with my best friend.
- They made a bond during the trip.
- The two dogs have a close bond.
Substantivo
B2
entity
2
Debt repayment certificate
A paper or electronic document that says a government or business will pay back money it borrowed.
Padrão de uso:
buy/issue [a] bond
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse 'bond' with 'stock'; bonds are debt, stocks are ownership.
Sinônimos
security (A general term for a tradable financial instrument.)
Antônimos
equity (Represents ownership rather than debt in finance.)
Colocações
government bond
|corporate bond
|buy bonds
|issue bonds
|bond market
Temas
business
|finance
Exemplos
- Investors often buy government bonds as a safe investment.
- The company issued new bonds to raise capital.
- Bond prices fell after interest rates went up.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I bought a bond from the bank.
- The government sells bonds to get money.
- Many people buy bonds for safety.
Substantivo
B2
entity
3
Something that ties things together
Something used to connect or hold two or more things together.
Padrão de uso:
a bond between [objects]
Sinônimos
tie (Any fastening; may be less permanent.)
|
link (General connection; not necessarily physical.)
Antônimos
separation (The state of being apart physically.)
Colocações
adhesive bond
|chemical bond
|bond strength
Temas
construction
|materials
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The glue created a strong bond between the two pieces of wood.
- A chemical bond holds the atoms together in a molecule.
- The weld formed a permanent bond between the metal parts.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The glue makes a strong bond.
- A rope can be a bond between two things.
- This tape creates a tight bond.
Substantivo
B2
entity
4
Bail payment for release
Money given to the court to let someone out of jail until their trial.
Padrão de uso:
post/pay [a] bond
Sinônimos
bail (The more common term for this payment in everyday legal contexts.)
Antônimos
detention (Keeping someone in custody without release.)
Colocações
post bond
|pay bond
|bond hearing
Temas
law
|finance
Exemplos
- He was released on a $5,000 bond until his trial.
- Her family posted bond so she could go home.
- The judge set the bond at $10,000.
Exemplos para estudantes
- He paid a bond to leave jail.
- They posted a bond for her release.
- The judge asked for a big bond.
Verbo
B1
action
5
Form emotional connection
To become close friends or feel connected to someone or something.
Padrão de uso:
to bond with [someone/something] over [something]
Sinônimos
connect (More general; can refer to many types of relationships.)
|
befriend (Focuses on becoming friends, not necessarily deep trust.)
Antônimos
alienate (To make someone feel isolated or disconnected.)
Colocações
bond closely
|bond quickly
|bond over
Temas
emotions
|relationships
Exemplos
- The soldiers bonded during their time in training.
- She bonded with her foster dog almost immediately.
- We bonded over our shared love of music.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I bonded with my new classmate quickly.
- We bonded over our favorite game.
- He bonded with his teacher during the trip.
Gramática
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bond
AFI
GB/bˈɑnd/
US/bˈɑnd/
Sílabas e tonicidade
bond (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (bond)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: bond
- Plural: bonds
Verb
- Base: bond
- 3rd Person Singular: bonds
- Present Participle: bonding
- Past: bonded
Família de palavras
Expressões
bond together
1/bˈɑnd təɡˈɛðɚ/
phrasal verb
Unite for a common cause
To join with others to work toward the same goal.
Exemplos
- The community bonded together to rebuild after the storm.
- We must bond together to protect our rights.
bond with
1/bˈɑnd wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
Develop an emotional connection with
To become close to someone or something over time.
Exemplos
- She bonded with her host family during her stay abroad.
- The puppy quickly bonded with its new owner.
in bond
1/ˈɪn bˈɑnd/
fixed phrase
technical
Stored under customs control without duty paid
Goods kept in a special place until taxes are paid or they leave the country.
Exemplos
- The wine will remain in bond until it is sold domestically.
- The shipment is currently in bond at the port warehouse.