Concetti Chiave
- Un bond è una forza che unisce due o più cose, sia in senso fisico che figurativo, come un'attrazione tra persone.
- Essere bonded significa aver superato un'indagine di background ed essere assicurati per lavorare con oggetti di valore, sinonimo di certificato.
- Esempi di utilizzo di bonded includono aziende assicurate per proteggere i clienti e dipendenti in attesa di completare il processo di bonding.
- Fondness indica una tendenza ad avere affetto o a piacere per qualcuno o qualcosa, come nei ricordi d'infanzia o nel gusto per certi cibi.
- Essere fond di qualcosa significa apprezzarla o avere affetto, come per gli albicocche, certi animali, o persone speciali.
Definition of bond
A bond is a force that unites two or more things. In the physical world, a bond can be created between two objects, such as a magnetic bond, a being bonded with glue. In the figurative sense, a bond is an attraction that a person feels for another or for something significant.
Ex: The bond created by the epoxy glue was so strong that when I made a mistake putting together my cousin's model aeroplane, it couldn't be undone.
Ex: Even though Heather does not know her eldest sister as well as her other siblings, due to a 12-year separation in ages, she nonetheless feels a bond with her.
Meaning of being bonded
To be bonded is an expression that means one has passed a background investigation and is insured to work with and around items of value. It is a synonym for certified. For example, to work in a bank, one is bonded by an insurance agency to ensure against financial loss to the bank should an employee steal money. So a bonded company or agency has insurance in order to protect their customers.
Examples of using bonded
Ex: The family made sure she chose a fully bonded travel company when booking their trip, as they wanted to be sure they were protected against every eventuality.
Ex: I will not be able to start work at the bank until the process of being bonded is complete, so for now, I am still considered a trainee.
Fondness is a tendency to like or have an affection for someone or something. If you have a fondness for something, you like it.
Examples of affection
Ex: I think of my childhood with fondness, as growing up on a farm offered the opportunity for many adventures with my brothers and sisters.
Ex: Shannon has a fondness for chocolate caramel, especially when it is made with a bit of sea salt sprinkled on top.
To be fond of something is to like it or have an affection for it. For example, one could be fond of apricots, a certain type of cats, or even another person.
Ex: Although I am very fond of her, Michelle must know she cannot expect me to overlook her poor performance at work.
Ex: Just because he is so fond of the theater, my husband and I purchased season tickets to our local playhouse for my youngest brother.
Domande da interrogazione
- What is the definition of a bond in both physical and figurative contexts?
- What does it mean to be bonded in a professional context?
- Can you provide an example of how the term "bonded" is used in everyday situations?
- How is fondness or affection described in the text?
A bond is a force that unites two or more things. Physically, it can be a connection like a magnetic bond or glue. Figuratively, it refers to an attraction or connection between people or significant things.
Being bonded means having passed a background check and being insured to work with valuable items. It is synonymous with being certified, ensuring protection against financial loss for employers or clients.
An example is choosing a fully bonded travel company to ensure protection against unforeseen events during a trip, or needing to be bonded before starting work at a bank.
Fondness is described as a tendency to like or have affection for someone or something, such as a fondness for childhood memories, chocolate caramel, or the theater.
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