
volume
/ˈvɒljuːm/ · /ˈvɑːljuːm/
CEFR level B2Topic ScienceWord #5037 in the learning path
体积;总量
Definitions
n. The space something occupies, or the total amount of something.
体积;总量
n. The level of loudness of a sound.
音量
n. A book, especially one belonging to a larger set.
卷;册
Example
Please turn the volume down while the baby sleeps.
宝宝睡觉时请把音量调低。
The growing volume of household waste highlights the need for better recycling facilities in urban areas.
不断增加的生活垃圾量凸显了城市地区改善回收设施的必要性。
Collocations
- a high volume of traffic
- turn down the volume
- calculate the volume
- a companion volume
Word family
- voluminous (adj.)
Usage tip
volume可指体积、总量或音量;面积用area。
FAQ
- What does volume mean?
- The space something occupies, or the total amount of something. The level of loudness of a sound. A book, especially one belonging to a larger set.
- How is volume pronounced?
- UK /ˈvɒljuːm/, US /ˈvɑːljuːm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.