| 释义 | View usage for: (mɔɪstʃəʳ) uncountable nounMoisture is tiny drops of water in the air, on a surface, or in the ground.  When the soil is dry, more moisture is lost from the plant.  Rainfall affects the moisture content of the atmosphere. Synonyms: damp, water, liquid, sweat More Synonyms of moisturemoisture in British English (ˈmɔɪstʃə) nounwater or other liquid diffused as vapour or condensed on or in objectsDerived formsmoistureless (ˈmoistureless)  adjectivemoisture in American English (ˈmɔɪstʃər)   noun  water or other liquid causing a slight wetness or dampness Derived formsmoistureless (ˈmoistureless)  adjectiveWord origin OFr moisteur  < moiste:  see  moistBecause of the moisture in the air, including our sweat.That cooled the air close to the ground until its moisture condensed into dew, or frost when the surface was below freezing.They have a low moisture content, with dense and sweet flesh, and can be stored into spring.It will be hard for players to sweat due to moisture in the atmosphere.Tomatoes grown outside in the soil are good moisture indicators.What we do know is that warmer air holds more moisture.This needs to contain plant foods and also retain moisture.It likes a little moisture in the ground and can cope with a degree of shade.Changes in soil moisture could be killing off starlings.This heating process removes moisture from the air.This helps to retain moisture and increase flowering performance.Both like light shade and a good degree of moisture in the soil.There were no clouds or moisture in the air to hold in the heat.The hard crimson shell retains the moisture for long periods.Another man could judge the moisture content of a roll of pulp by a quick slap of his hand.Or you can simply replace any plants that like dry or moist soils with serious moisture lovers and hope for the best.This will lock the moisture into the ground, suppress weeds and improve the fertility of the soil.A higher moisture content keeps the temperature lower.They need to be exposed to the air, as they draw moisture from the atmosphere and supply it to the plant.When an established tree is removed or a new one added, it can affect the moisture content of the surrounding soil.Give the courgettes a light squeeze to remove excess surface moisture, then lay on a towel and give them a light pat.If the weather is very humid and there is lots of moisture in the atmosphere, then they can take quite a while longer to cook.Wool insulation can absorb up to 35% of its own weight in moisture from the atmosphere, thereby helping to preserve timbers from mould.Examples of 'moisture' in a sentencemoistureIn other languagesmoistureBritish English: moisture  /ˈmɔɪstʃə / NOUN  Moisture is tiny drops of water in the air or on a surface. When the soil is dry, more moisture is lost from the plant. American English: moisture Arabic: رُطُوبَةٌ Brazilian Portuguese: umidade Chinese: 潮湿 Croatian: vlaga Czech: vlhkost Danish: fugt Dutch: vocht European Spanish: humedad Finnish: kosteus French: humidité German: Feuchtigkeit Greek: υγρασία Italian: umidità Japanese: 湿気 Korean: 습기 Norwegian: fuktighet Polish: zawilgocenie European Portuguese: humidade Romanian: umezealăRussian: влажность Latin American Spanish: humedad Swedish: fukt Thai: ความชื้น Turkish: nem Ukrainian: вологаVietnamese: hơi nước 
Chinese translation of 'moisture'Definition water diffused as vapour or condensed on or in objects When the soil is dry, more moisture is lost from the plant.Synonyms water liquid dew dankness waterinessAdditional synonymsA chill dampness was rising from the rough grass. Synonyms moistness,  damp,  moisture,  humidity,  wetness,  sogginess,  dankness,  clamminess,  mugginessDefinition dampness The heat and humidity were insufferable.Synonyms damp,  moisture,  dampness,  wetness,  moistness,  sogginess,  dankness,  clamminess,  mugginess,  humidnessDefinition the salty fluid secreted by the sweat glands of the skin Her hands were wet with perspiration.Synonyms sweat,  moisture,  wetness,  exudation,  diaphoresis,  sudor,  hidrosisAdditional synonymsDefinition the salty liquid that comes out of the skin's pores during strenuous activity in excessive heat or when afraid He wiped the sweat off his face and looked around.Synonyms perspiration,  moisture,  dampness,  exudation,  diaphoresis,  sudorI felt the wetness of my damp clothes against my skin. Synonyms damp,  water,  wet,  liquid,  moisture,  humidity,  condensation,  dampness,  sogginess, clamminess |