1. | [t][i] 焊接;熔接;锻接to join pieces of metal together by heating their edges and pressing them together |
to weld a broken axle 焊接一条断裂的轴 | |
The car has had a new wing welded on. 这辆汽车焊上了一块新挡泥板。 | |
All the parts of the sculpture have to be welded together. 这件雕塑所有的部件都必须焊接在一起。 |
2. | [t] 使紧密结合;使连成整体to unite people or things into a strong and effective group |
They had welded a bunch of untrained recruits into an efficient fighting force. 他们把一群未经训练的新兵打造成了一支有战斗力的部队。 | |
The crisis helped to weld the party together. 这场危机促使整个党紧密地团结在一起。 |