quicksilver
US /ˈkwɪkˌsɪl.vɚ/
UK /ˈkwɪkˌsɪl.vər/
名词
水银
the metallic element mercury
示例:
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In ancient times, quicksilver was used in various alchemical experiments.
在古代，水银被用于各种炼金术实验。
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The thermometer contained a small amount of quicksilver.
温度计中含有少量水银。
形容词
变化无常的, 迅捷的
changing or moving very quickly and unpredictably
示例:
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Her mood was as quicksilver as the weather, shifting from joy to sadness in moments.
她的情绪像水银一样变化无常，瞬间从喜悦转为悲伤。
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The dancer's movements were quicksilver, flowing gracefully across the stage.
舞者的动作迅捷，在舞台上优雅地流淌。