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solvent

UK //ˈsɒlvənt//US //ˈsɑːlvənt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'solvens'(溶解的),来自动词 'solvere'(松开,解决)。

noun

❶ 溶剂,指能够溶解其他物质的液体,如水能溶解盐,酒精能溶解油脂等。

“Water is a common solvent that can dissolve many substances.”

(水是一种常见的溶剂,可以溶解许多物质。)

“Acetone is often used as a solvent in nail polish removers.”

(丙酮常被用作指甲油去除剂中的溶剂。)

同义词:dissolvent, thinner, diluent

adjective

❶ 有偿付能力的,指个人或公司有能力偿还债务,财务状况良好。

“The company remained solvent despite the economic downturn.”

(尽管经济下滑,该公司仍保持偿付能力。)

“He managed to stay solvent by cutting unnecessary expenses.”

(他通过削减不必要的开支保持了偿付能力。)

同义词:financially sound, creditworthy, debt-free

常见短语

solvent abuse — 溶剂滥用,指故意吸入溶剂蒸气以获得快感的行为,对健康极其有害。

“Solvent abuse among teenagers is a serious public health concern.”

(青少年中的溶剂滥用是一个严重的公共健康问题。)