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solidity

UK //səˈlɪdɪti//US //səˈlɪdɪti//

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。)

同义词:firmness, sturdiness, stability, durability, reliability

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。)