fluid
UK/'flu:id/US
IELTSTOEFLB2
Definitions
n.
A substance that flows freely, such as a liquid or gas
流体，液体
adj.
Able to flow easily; smooth
流动的；流畅的
adj.
Likely to change; not fixed
易变的，不固定的，灵活的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedflu (flow) + -id (having the quality of) = 'having the quality of flowing.' Literally any flowing substance — a liquid or gas. The metaphor extends naturally: fluid movement flows smoothly, and a fluid situation flows and reshapes itself, never staying fixed.
Root flu still carries 61 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.bodily fluids体液
- 2.fluid motion流畅的动作
- 3.fluid situation多变的局势
- 4.fluid dynamics流体力学
Example Sentences
- 1.
Drink plenty of fluids when you have a fever.
- 2.
The gymnast moved with fluid, graceful motions.
- 3.
Our plans are still fluid and could change next week.