vapor

US /ˈveɪ.pɚ/
UK /ˈveɪ.pɚ/
"vapor" picture
1.

水汽, 蒸汽

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

:
•
The steam from the hot water created a thick vapor.
热水产生的蒸汽形成了浓厚的水汽。
•
Chemical vapors can be dangerous if inhaled.
吸入化学蒸汽可能很危险。
:
steammistfogfumehaze
2.

空谈, 虚无

a feeling or mood that is insubstantial or fleeting

:
•
His promises often turn out to be mere vapor.
他的承诺常常只是空谈。
•
The excitement of the moment quickly turned to vapor.
那一刻的兴奋很快化为乌有。
:
ephemeratransiencefutilitynothingness
1.

汽化, 蒸发

to convert into vapor

:
•
The intense heat caused the liquid to vaporize rapidly.
强烈的热量导致液体迅速蒸发。
•
The scientist used a special device to vaporize the sample.
科学家使用特殊设备将样品汽化。
:
evaporateatomizegasifyvolatilize
:
vaporization