vapor

US /ˈveɪ.pɚ/
UK /ˈveɪ.pɚ/
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1.

水汽, 蒸汽

a substance diffused or suspended in the air, especially one normally liquid or solid

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The steam from the hot water created a thick vapor.
熱水產生的蒸汽形成了濃厚的水汽。
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Chemical vapors can be dangerous if inhaled.
吸入化學蒸汽可能很危險。
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steammistfogfumehaze
2.

空談, 虛無

a feeling or mood that is insubstantial or fleeting

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His promises often turn out to be mere vapor.
他的承諾常常只是空談。
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The excitement of the moment quickly turned to vapor.
那一刻的興奮很快化為烏有。
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ephemeratransiencefutilitynothingness
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汽化, 蒸發

to convert into vapor

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The intense heat caused the liquid to vaporize rapidly.
強烈的熱量導致液體迅速蒸發。
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The scientist used a special device to vaporize the sample.
科學家使用特殊設備將樣品汽化。
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evaporateatomizegasifyvolatilize
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vaporization