mercurial
UK/mә:'kjuәriәl/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Having a lively, unpredictable, or rapidly changing character; quick-witted but volatile.
善变的；活泼的；机敏的
n.
A chemical compound or medicine containing mercury.
汞剂
Root Breakdown
Native Englishmercurialother
=mercurial
Common Collocations
- 1.mercurial temperament善变的脾气
- 2.mercurial wit机敏的智慧
- 3.mercurial personality反复无常的个性
Example Sentences
- 1.
Her mercurial mood swings made it difficult to predict her reactions.
- 2.
The actor's mercurial talent allowed him to master any role.