
好词典

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