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    bond

    US /bɑnd/

    ・

    UK /bɒnd/

    A2TOEIC
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
    The police put the prisoner’s hands in a bond before going outside
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To develop a close relationship with
    We want the new students to bond so we're going out to dinner together tonight
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Closeness that is shared between people or groups
    The bond between us is so strong that I often know what she's thinking
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Loan that a government must buy back by a set date
    I bought a bond that pays 3% interest
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Written agreement to pay back borrowed money
    This bond guarantees that the company will pay the money back with interest
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To become joined or connected, e.g. using glue
    Bond these two pieces together and then let them dry
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Joint or connection, often using glue
    I see that the bond here is weak, so it needs more glue
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Something that unites two or more people or groups; a connection.
    The bond between mother and child is very strong.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A strong force of attraction holding atoms together in a molecule or crystal.
    A chemical bond holds atoms together in a molecule.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)An agreement with a surety company under which financial compensation is guaranteed should a specified act or failure to act occur.
    The construction company had to post a performance bond.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A building approved by a customs authority for the storage of goods until duties or taxes are paid.
    The imported goods were stored in a bonded warehouse.

    Video subtitles

    An Antidote to Dissatisfaction

    10:01An Antidote to Dissatisfaction
    • For example, if you were hungry and someone else showed you where to find tasty berries, you felt gratitude towards them and a bond to return the favour in the future.

      For example, if you were hungry and someone else showed you where to find tasty berries, you felt gratitude towards them and a bond to return the favour in the future.

    • you felt gratitude towards them and a bond to return the favour in the future.

      you felt gratitude towards them and a bond to return the favour in the future.

    B1

    Pet Loss Syndrome | How to Cope with The Loss of A Pet

    03:47Pet Loss Syndrome | How to Cope with The Loss of A Pet
    • Animals bond with each other.

      Animals bond with each other.

    • - Oh, No Animals bond with each other.

      - Oh, No Animals bond with each other.

    B1

    Non-smoking Asian women getting lung cancer at a high rate; new study seeks to determine why

    06:11Non-smoking Asian women getting lung cancer at a high rate; new study seeks to determine why
    • But the women who join her all share a common bond: they all have stage four lung cancer.

      But the women who join her all share a common bond: they all have stage four lung cancer.

    • But the women who join her all share a common bond: they all have stage four lung cancer.

      But the women who join her all share a common bond: they all have stage four lung cancer.

    B1

    【卡通歌曲】泰山 ─你在我心裡面(Tarzan 泰山 - You'll Be In My Heart 你在我心裡面 (Movie Ver.) [ENG/CHT SUB])

    01:35【卡通歌曲】泰山 ─你在我心裡面(Tarzan 泰山 - You'll Be In My Heart 你在我心裡面 (Movie Ver.) [ENG/CHT SUB])
    • This bond between us, can't be broken

      This bond between us, can't be broken

    • This bond between us, can't be broken

      This bond between us, can't be broken

    A1

    Texas' Man Weave Master | Barbers Of The World | Insider

    05:16Texas' Man Weave Master | Barbers Of The World | Insider
    • The scalp protectant goes on after that, and then I use my Ghost Bond lace wig adhesive.

      The scalp protectant goes on after that, and then I use my Ghost Bond lace wig adhesive.

    • and then I use my Ghost Bond lace wig adhesive.

      and then I use my Ghost Bond lace wig adhesive.

    B1

    5 Things To Say To Your Crush To Make Them Like You

    04:195 Things To Say To Your Crush To Make Them Like You
    • This simple but powerful phrase could create a long lasting bond between you two.

      This simple but powerful phrase could create a long lasting bond between you two.

    • could create a long lasting bond between you two.

      could create a long lasting bond between you two.

    B1

    Why Do We Use Cringey Words for Loved Ones? | Otherwords

    09:26Why Do We Use Cringey Words for Loved Ones? | Otherwords
    • Couples that use pet names and baby talk in their relationships report higher marital satisfaction than those who cringe at the sound of "boo" or "baby." This may be because idiosyncratic language is a way of reinforcing one's social bond while setting it apart from our other friendships or family relationships.

      Couples that use pet names and baby talk in their relationships report higher marital satisfaction than those who cringe at the sound of "boo" or "baby." This may be because idiosyncratic language is a way of reinforcing one's social bond while setting it apart from our other friendships or family relationships.

    • This may be because idiosyncratic language is a way of reinforcing one's social bond while setting it apart from our other friendships or family relationships.

      This may be because idiosyncratic language is a way of reinforcing one's social bond while setting it apart from our other friendships or family relationships.

    B2

    BBC 6 Minute English July 02, 2015 - Why Did Singapore Ban Gum?

    06:07BBC 6 Minute English July 02, 2015 - Why Did Singapore Ban Gum?
    • Rob: Right ... because gum actually creates a chemical bond

      Rob: Right ... because gum actually creates a chemical bond

    • Rob: Right ... because gum actually creates a chemical bond

      Rob: Right ... because gum actually creates a chemical bond

    B1

    Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts | Official Trailer | HBO Max

    01:58Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts | Official Trailer | HBO Max
    • It's a strong bond that we'll always have.

      It's a strong bond that we'll always have.

    A2

    The World in 2021: five stories to watch out for | The Economist

    18:20The World in 2021: five stories to watch out for | The Economist
    • In 2021, the eagerly awaited next installment in the James Bond franchise will be released, as shown in this slick trailer.

      In 2021, the eagerly awaited next installment in the James Bond franchise will be released, as shown in this slick trailer.

    • …in the James Bond franchise…

      …in the James Bond franchise…

    B1