
Definitions
n. a substance that flows, such as a liquid or gas
液体;流体
adj. likely to change rather than remain fixed
不固定的;易变的
adj. moving smoothly and continuously
流畅的;流动的
Example
The nurse reminded me to drink plenty of fluids.
护士提醒我要多喝水等液体。
Employment patterns are increasingly fluid, requiring workers to update their skills throughout their professional lives.
就业模式日益多变,要求劳动者在整个职业生涯中不断更新技能。
Collocations
- body fluids
- fluid intake
- a fluid situation
- fluid movements
Word family
- fluidity (n.)
Antonyms
- rigid
Usage tip
日常语境多指液体;科学中的fluid也包括气体。
FAQ
- What does fluid mean?
- a substance that flows, such as a liquid or gas likely to change rather than remain fixed moving smoothly and continuously
- How is fluid pronounced?
- UK /ˈfluːɪd/, US /ˈfluːɪd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.