bonding
/ˈbɒndɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbɑːndɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈbän-diŋ/ (ame, mw)
bonding — noun
1. the natural process through which people develop a strong emotional connection w
the natural process through which people develop a strong emotional connection with one another, usually by spending time together or going through shared experiences
The mother-and-baby yoga class encourages early bonding between parent and child.
collocation: bonding between parent and child
Omar says the team-building weekend helped create a real sense of bonding among the staff.
collocation: sense of bonding among [group]
Yuki felt strong bonding with her host family after just two weeks of living with them.
Many fathers now take paternity leave to have more time for bonding with their newborns.
There is powerful bonding that happens when people work together through a difficult project.
- connection
broader term for any kind of link or tie
- attachment
focuses on the emotional closeness felt between people
- closeness
emphasises the warmth and intimacy of the relationship
- estrangement
the loss of emotional closeness or connection
文法句型
bonding between + plural noun
bonding with + noun
用法筆記
Typically used as an uncountable noun; often followed by 'between', 'with', or 'among' to show the relationship.
常見錯誤
2. a cosmetic dental treatment in which a tooth-coloured resin is applied to the su
a cosmetic dental treatment in which a tooth-coloured resin is applied to the surface of a tooth to fix chips, cracks, discolouration, or gaps
Dr. Patel recommended dental bonding to close the small gap between Ana's two front teeth.
recommended + dental bonding + to-infinitive purpose
After a year of bonding on her molar, a small part of the resin chipped off while she was eating.
Wei chose bonding instead of a crown because the procedure was faster and cost less.
The dentist said bonding usually lasts between three and ten years before it needs a touch-up.
Simple bonding can cover dark stains on a tooth without removing any of the natural enamel.
- dental veneer
a different technique using a thin porcelain shell rather than applied resin
- filling
used for cavities, not cosmetic repairs
文法句型
bonding + on/to + noun phrase
用法筆記
In everyday conversation, 'bonding' (without 'dental') often means emotional closeness first. Add 'dental bonding' or describe the context clearly to avoid confusion.