humidity
UK/hjʊ'mɪdɪtɪ/US/hju:'miditi/
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Definitions
n.
The amount of water vapor in the air; dampness.
湿度，湿气；潮湿。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedhumid + -ity = the state of being humid. From the 'moist' branch of the root (Latin humēre, to be wet) — measures moisture in the air.
Root hum still carries 46 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.high humidity高湿度
- 2.relative humidity相对湿度
- 3.low humidity低湿度
Example Sentences
- 1.
The high humidity made the summer heat feel even worse.
- 2.
These plants thrive in warmth and high humidity.