
solidity
词源
源自拉丁语 'soliditas',由 'solidus'(坚固的)和 '-itas'(表示性质的后缀)组成,14世纪通过古法语进入英语。
noun
❶ 指物质的坚固性或硬度,表示物体不易变形或破碎的特性。常用于描述建筑、材料等物理性质。
“The solidity of the concrete wall prevented it from collapsing during the earthquake.”
(混凝土墙的坚固性使其在地震中没有倒塌。)
“Engineers tested the solidity of the bridge before opening it to traffic.”
(工程师们在开放交通前测试了桥梁的坚固性。)
❶ 表示论点、计划或组织的可靠性和稳定性,强调其基础牢固、值得信赖。
“The solidity of his argument convinced the committee to approve the proposal.”
(他论点的可靠性说服委员会通过了该提案。)
“Investors were impressed by the financial solidity of the startup.”
(投资者对这家初创公司的财务稳健性印象深刻。)
常见短语
structural solidity — 特指建筑物或机械结构的物理坚固程度,常用于工程领域。
“The architect prioritized structural solidity over decorative elements.”
(建筑师将结构稳固性置于装饰元素之上。)
financial solidity — 描述企业或个人财务状况的稳健性,表示抗风险能力强。
“Banks prefer to lend to companies with proven financial solidity.”
(银行更愿意贷款给具有良好财务稳健性的公司。)