glue
/ɡluː/ (bre, ipa) · /ɡluː/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈglü/ (ame, mw)
glue — 名詞
1. a thick, sticky substance that you spread on surfaces to make them stick togethe
膠水
用來黏合物品的黏性物質
a thick, sticky substance that you spread on surfaces to make them stick together permanently, used for repairing broken objects or making things by hand
Linh used strong glue to fix the broken handle on her favourite mug.
Linh 用強力膠水修好了她最愛的那個杯子的斷裂把手。
collocation: strong glue / tube of glue
A tube of glue costs very little at the stationery shop near Jiwoo's school.
在 Jiwoo 學校附近的文具店裡，一條膠水的價格非常便宜。
countable: a tube of glue
The carpenter spread glue along the edge of the wood before joining the two boards.
木工師傅將膠水平均塗抹在木板邊緣，然後將兩塊木板接合起來。
Ezra spilled glue on the kitchen table and wiped it up with a damp cloth.
Ezra 把膠水打翻在廚房的桌上，他趕緊用濕布擦乾淨。
This type of glue dries clear, so it works well for repairing glass objects at home.
這種膠水乾掉之後是透明的，很適合在家裡修補玻璃物品。
- adhesive
more formal and technical; used in industrial or scientific contexts rather than everyday speech
- paste
a softer, often water-based adhesive used mainly for paper and wallpaper, not as strong as glue
- cement
used for very strong bonding of materials like rubber, plastic, or metal; implies greater strength than glue
文法句型
a tube/bottle/jar of glue
glue + [noun: bottle/tube/type]
[verb: apply/spread/use] + glue
用法筆記
Uncountable when referring to the substance in general ('She bought some glue'), but countable when referring to specific types or products ('There are many glues on the market').
常見錯誤
2. a person, quality, or activity that keeps a group of people united and feeling c
凝聚力
將人或群體連結在一起的力量
a person, quality, or activity that keeps a group of people united and feeling connected to one another — for example, a family member who organises gatherings, or a shared tradition that everyone values
Music has been the glue that holds the three sisters together despite living in different countries.
音樂是維繫三姊妹感情的凝聚力，即使她們住在不同國家。
pattern: the glue that holds [group] together
For the team, shared goals were the glue that kept them moving in the same direction.
對這個團隊來說，共同的目標就是讓大家朝同一個方向努力的凝聚力。
In Zuri's family, Sunday dinners are the glue that connects four generations around one table.
在 Zuri 的家庭裡，星期天的晚餐是連結四個世代的凝聚力。
Storytelling served as the glue that united the villagers across different age groups and backgrounds.
說故事成為凝聚村民的向心力，跨越了不同的年齡層和背景。
- divider
something that pushes people apart rather than bringing them together
文法句型
the glue that holds/binds/keeps [something] together
[possessive] + glue
用法筆記
Always used with 'the' or a possessive determiner ('their glue'). The metaphor describes an abstract binding force — never a physical substance. Typically followed by a relative clause ('that holds…', 'that keeps…', 'that connects…').
常見錯誤
glue — 動詞
- gluepresent simple I / you / we / they
- glues3rd person singular
- gluing-ing form
- gluedpast simple
1. to stick one thing to another using glue, usually by spreading the substance on
黏合；黏貼
用膠水將物品接合在一起
to stick one thing to another using glue, usually by spreading the substance on one surface and pressing it against another
Anthony carefully glued the torn page back into his notebook before class started.
Anthony 小心翼翼地把他筆記本裡撕破的那一頁黏回去，趕在課堂開始之前。
pattern: glue [object] back into [place]
Defne glued coloured paper onto a cardboard box to make a gift box for her mother.
Defne 把色紙黏貼在一個紙盒上，為媽媽做了一個生日禮物盒。
pattern: glue [object] onto [surface]
The model aeroplane instructions say to glue the wings onto the body before painting the plane.
模型飛機的說明書上寫著，要先將機翼黏在機身上，然後再上色。
Emma glued the broken cup pieces together, but a thin crack was still visible on the side.
Emma 把破掉的杯子碎片黏合在一起，但在側面還是能看到一條細細的裂痕。
The wooden chair was carefully glued back together by Ilan, who learned woodworking from his father.
Ilan 把那張木椅仔細地黏合回去，他的木工是跟父親學的。
- stick
less specific — can describe any method of attachment, not only with glue; more common in everyday speech
- paste
used mainly for attaching paper with a soft, wet adhesive; implies a different type of substance
- bond
more formal and technical; suggests a strong, permanent attachment, often of industrial materials
文法句型
glue + [noun: object] + to/onto + [noun: surface]
glue + [plural noun: objects] + together
glue + [noun: object] + back + [preposition]
passive: be glued + [prepositional phrase]
用法筆記
The object is always the thing being attached, not the glue itself ('glue the handle', not 'glue the glue'). Use 'glue [object] to [surface]' when the attachment point matters; use 'glue [objects] together' when two items are joined symmetrically.
常見錯誤
2. to stay in one place or keep looking at something without moving, as if you were
黏住；緊盯
長時間不動地停留在某處
to stay in one place or keep looking at something without moving, as if you were attached there with glue — for example, watching a very exciting film or reading an absorbing news report
Felipe was glued to the television during the final match of the football tournament.
Felipe 整個足球錦標賽的決賽期間都黏在電視機前面。
pattern: be glued to the television
Aarav's eyes were glued to the screen as he typed the last section of his report.
Aarav 的眼睛緊盯著電腦螢幕，他正在打報告的最後一部分。
pattern: eyes be glued to [screen]
The children stayed glued to the window, watching the first snowfall of the winter season.
孩子們一直趴在窗邊，看著冬天的第一場雪。
Chiara sat glued to her seat through all three hours of the film without moving.
Chiara 在長達三小時的電影播映期間，一步也沒離開過座位。
Each time a new episode comes out, Linh stays glued to her phone until it ends.
每次新的一集上線，Linh 都會一直盯著手機直到播完。
- riveted
stronger and more formal; suggests fascination rather than just stillness
- fixated
implies an almost obsessive focus; can sound more clinical or negative
- transfixed
suggests being unable to move due to shock, surprise, or wonder rather than interest
文法句型
be glued to + [noun: screen/TV/seat/spot]
remain/stay + glued to + [noun]
eyes + be glued to + [noun]
用法筆記
Almost always used in the passive or as a past participle adjective ('be glued to', 'remained glued to', 'stayed glued to'). The active form ('The show glued him to the sofa') is possible but much less common. Common with body parts ('eyes glued to', 'ears glued to') and with screens ('TV', 'phone', 'computer').