mercury
US /ˈmɝː.kjə.ri/
UK /ˈmɝː.kjə.ri/
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水银
a heavy, silvery-white metallic element that is liquid at ordinary temperatures. It is used in thermometers, barometers, and other scientific instruments.
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The old thermometer contained mercury.
旧温度计里含有水银。
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Exposure to mercury can be toxic.
接触水银可能是有毒的。
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水星
the smallest planet in our solar system and the closest to the Sun
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Mercury has no moons.
水星没有卫星。
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The surface of Mercury is heavily cratered.
水星表面布满了陨石坑。
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墨丘利
the Roman god of trade, eloquence, and messenger of the gods, identified with the Greek god Hermes
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The statue depicted Mercury with winged sandals.
雕像描绘了穿着带翼凉鞋的墨丘利。
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Mercury was known for his speed and cunning.
墨丘利以其速度和狡猾而闻名。