quicksilver
US /ˈkwɪkˌsɪl.vɚ/
UK /ˈkwɪkˌsɪl.vər/
名詞
水銀
the metallic element mercury
範例:
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In ancient times, quicksilver was used in various alchemical experiments.
在古代，水銀被用於各種煉金術實驗。
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The thermometer contained a small amount of quicksilver.
溫度計中含有少量水銀。
形容詞
變化無常的, 迅捷的
changing or moving very quickly and unpredictably
範例:
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Her mood was as quicksilver as the weather, shifting from joy to sadness in moments.
她的情緒像水銀一樣變化無常，瞬間從喜悅轉為悲傷。
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The dancer's movements were quicksilver, flowing gracefully across the stage.
舞者的動作迅捷，在舞台上優雅地流淌。