volatile

['vɔlətail]

adj.不稳定的, 反复无常的, 易挥发的
n.挥发物

例句与用法:

Any of several highly volatile, flammable liquid mixtures of hydrocarbons distilled from petroleum, coal tar, and natural gas and used as fuel, as solvents, and in making various chemicals.

石脑油一种高度挥发性的易燃液态碳氢化合物混合物,从石油、煤焦油和天然气中提炼出来,并用作石油、溶剂和制造各种化合物中

He has a highly volatile personality.

他有着反复无常的个性。

The volatile political situation in Singapore upset the people.

动荡不定的新加坡政局使人民感到不安。

Petrol is volatile.

汽油容易挥发。

词形变化:

名词: volatility |

详细释义:

a.

1. (液体等)易挥发的

Gasoline is volatile.

汽油是易挥发的。

2. 易发作的; 爆炸性的

The situation in that area was tense, dangerous and volatile.

该地区的局势紧张、危险, 且有一触即发之势。

3. 易变的; 反复无常的; 轻浮的

4. 活泼的; 轻快的

5. 飞逝的; 短暂的