volatile
US /ˈvɑː.lə.t̬əl/
UK /ˈvɑː.lə.t̬əl/
1.
不稳定的, 易变的
liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse
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The political situation in the region is highly volatile.
该地区的政治局势高度不稳定。
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Stock prices remained volatile throughout the trading day.
股价在整个交易日中保持波动。
2.
易挥发的, 挥发性的
(of a substance) easily evaporated at normal temperatures
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Gasoline is a highly volatile liquid.
汽油是一种高度易挥发的液体。
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The chemist warned about the volatile nature of the compound.
化学家警告了该化合物的挥发性。