flux
UK/flʌks/US
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Definitions
n.
A state of continuous change
不断的变化，动荡
n.
A continuous flow or rate of flow
流量，流动
n.
A substance used to help metals fuse, as in soldering
助焊剂
Root Breakdown
Root-derived=flux
flux is the past-participle stem (fluxum) of fluere, 'to flow.' It names flowing itself, especially flowing change: 'in flux' means in a state of constant flowing, never settled. The soldering sense comes from a substance that makes metal flow and fuse.
Root flu still carries 61 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.in flux处于变动中
- 2.state of flux变化的状态
- 3.constant flux持续变动
Example Sentences
- 1.
The job market is in constant flux these days.
- 2.
Everything in the company is in flux after the merger.
- 3.
The welder applied flux before joining the two pipes.