concrete (B2)

カタカナ: コンクリート

IPA: /ˈkɒŋkriːt/

Definition

A hard, strong building material made by mixing cement, sand, and gravel with water. Also used as an adjective to describe things that are real, physical, or definite rather than abstract or theoretical.

意味: セメント、砂、砂利を水と混ぜて作る、硬くて丈夫な建築材料。形容詞としては、抽象的や理論的ではなく、現実的、物理的、あるいは明確なものを指す。

Examples / 例文

• The bridge was made of steel and concrete. — The bridge was made of steel and concrete.

• We need concrete evidence to support the theory. — We need concrete evidence to support the theory.

Concrete の日本語訳

Japanese translations of Concrete:

• コンクリート
• 具体的な
• 形のある

How to Use Concrete

pour concrete (collocation)

To put liquid concrete into a mold or onto a surface to set. — "They will pour concrete for the new patio this afternoon."

reinforced concrete (collocation)

Concrete that has steel bars or mesh embedded in it to increase its tensile strength. — "The skyscraper's frame is made of reinforced concrete."

concrete evidence (collocation)

Facts or information that are clear, definite, and can be proven. — "The prosecution presented concrete evidence of the defendant's guilt."

concrete steps (collocation)

Specific, practical actions that are taken to achieve a goal. — "We need to outline concrete steps for the project's success."

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