单词 | fluid |
释义 | fluid n. & adj. --n   1. a substance, esp. a gas or liquid, lacking definite shape and capable of flowing and yielding to the slightest pressure.   2. a fluid part or secretion. --adj   1. able to flow and alter shape freely.   2. constantly changing or fluctuating (the situation is fluid).   3. (of a clutch, coupling, etc.) in which liquid is used to transmit power. Phrases and idioms fluid drachm see DRACHM. fluid ounce see OUNCE(1). Derivatives fluidify v.tr. (-ies, -ied). fluidity n. fluidly adv. fluidness n. Etymology: F fluide or L fluidus f. fluere flow |
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