liquid
noun uk/ˈlɪk.wɪd/ us/ˈlɪk.wɪd/
(SUBSTANCE)
[ C or U ]液体
a substance, such as water, that is not solid or a gas and that can be poured easily
Mercury is a liquid at room temperature. 水银在室温下为液体。
- More examples
- How much liquid do you think this bottle contains?
- Drain (off) any liquid that is left in the rice.
- The liquid suddenly solidifies into a gelatinous mass.
- Wax passes from solid to liquid when you heat it.
- Saliva is a liquid secreted by glands in or near the mouth.
liquid
adjective uk/ˈlɪk.wɪd/ us/ˈlɪk.wɪd/
(SUBSTANCE)
液态的
in the form of a liquid
liquid hydrogen 液态氢
Compare: runnythin adjective (FLOWING EASILY)
(MONEY)
现金的；易变现的，流动的
in the form of money, rather than investments or property, or able to be changed into money easily
She has very few liquid assets as most of her wealth is tied up in property. 她的流动资金很少，大部分财产都投到了房产上。