单词 | evaporate |
释义 | evaporate (ɪvæpəreɪt ) Word forms: evaporates , evaporating , evaporated 1. verb When a liquid evaporates, or is evaporated, it changes from a liquid state to a gas, because its temperature has increased. Moisture is drawn to the surface of the fabric so that it evaporates. [VERB] The water is evaporated by the sun. [be VERB-ed] Synonyms: disappear, vaporize, dematerialize, evanesce [formal] evaporation (ɪvæpəreɪʃən ) uncountable noun High temperatures also result in high evaporation from the plants. The soothing, cooling effect is caused by the evaporation of the sweat on the skin. [+ of] Synonyms: drying up, drying, dehydration, desiccation Synonyms: vaporization, vanishing, disappearance, dispelling 2. verb If a feeling, plan, or activity evaporates, it gradually becomes weaker and eventually disappears completely. My anger evaporated and I wanted to cry. [VERB] Your dreams always seem to evaporate, and nothing ever quite matches expectations. [VERB] The project evaporated and Harry was left high and dry. [VERB] Synonyms: fade away, disappear, fade, melt Collocations: liquid evaporates The element heats the liquid in the cartridge and the liquid evaporates. Times, Sunday Times Scrunch the foil around the edges of the tray tightly so that none of the liquid evaporates during cooking. Times, Sunday Times Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes so some of the liquid evaporates. The Sun When applied to a magnetic stripe, suspended metal particles will be attracted to the magnetically charged regions of the stripe as the liquid evaporates. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 As the liquid evaporates, forces caused by surface tensions of the liquid-solid interfaces are enough to destroy the fragile gel network. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Small unglazed terracotta dries out fastest as moisture evaporates through the clay. Times, Sunday Times As a result of those warmer waters, more moisture evaporates into the air, and the rich supply of humidity feeds into storms and heavier rains. Times, Sunday Times When moisture evaporates without any heat applied, it will draw heat from its surroundings, whether animate or not. Times, Sunday Times When all moisture evaporates, the acacia gum binds the pigment to the paper surface. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 If sap remains then it will deaden the sound and, as the moisture evaporates, the wood will warp and crack. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 逐渐消逝情绪、计划、活动 Japanese: 消える |
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