部 — meaning in English
bù
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English meaning
- bond noun A certificate representing a loan to a government or company, which pays interest and repays the original amount later.
- brace noun A device or support that holds something firmly in place or steadies it.
- carousel noun A revolving amusement-park ride with seats, often shaped like horses, that riders sit on as it turns; a merry-go-round.
- cord noun A length of thin rope, string, or flexible cable.
- fillet noun A boneless strip or piece of meat or fish.
- ministry noun A government department headed by a minister.
- molding noun A decorative strip, usually of wood or plaster, used to trim or ornament edges and joints.
- shoelace noun A cord or string used to fasten a shoe.
- sliver noun A small, thin, often sharp piece cut or broken off from something larger.
- tome noun A large, heavy, or scholarly book, especially one volume in a series.
Senses
部 is used for these senses in English:
- bond (legal) A document constituting evidence of a long-term debt, by which the bond issuer (the borrower) is obliged to pay interest when due, and repay the principal at maturity, as specified on the face of the bond certificate. The rights of the holder are specified in the bond indenture, which contains the legal terms and conditions under which the bond was issued. Bonds are available in two forms: registered bonds, and bearer bonds.
- brace That which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly; a bandage or a prop.
- carousel A continuously revolving device for item delivery.
- cord (figuratively) Any influence by which persons are caught, held, or drawn, as if by a cord.
- fillet A thin strip of any material, in various technical uses.
- ministry Government department, at the administrative level normally headed by a minister (or equivalent rank, e.g. secretary of state), who holds it as portfolio, especially in a constitutional monarchy, but also as a polity
- molding (architecture) A plane, or curved, narrow surface, either sunk or projecting, used for decoration by means of the lights and shades upon its surface and to conceal joints, especially between unlike materials.
- shoelace A lace used for fastening a shoe.
bond — full definition
- noun A certificate representing a loan to a government or company, which pays interest and repays the original amount later.
- noun An emotional connection or tie between people.
- noun A binding legal agreement, or a sum of money paid as a guarantee.
- verb To form a close connection with someone, or to join two things firmly together.
brace — full definition
- noun A device or support that holds something firmly in place or steadies it.
- noun A pair of something, especially game birds or similar items.
- verb To prepare oneself for something difficult or unpleasant, such as an impact or shock.