| 单词 | volatile |
| 释义 | volatile (vɒlətaɪl , US -təl ) 1. adjective A situation that is volatile is likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly. There have been riots before and the situation is volatile. The international oil markets have been highly volatile since the early 1970s. Armed soldiers guard the streets in this volatile atmosphere. Synonyms: changeable, shifting, variable, unsettled volatility (vɒlətɪlɪti ) uncountable noun He is keen to see a general reduction in arms sales given the volatility of the region. [+ of] ...current stock market volatility. 2. adjective If someone is volatile, their mood often changes quickly. He accompanied the volatile actress to Hollywood the following year. He has a volatile temper. 3. adjective A volatile liquid or substance is one that will quickly change into a gas. [technical] It's thought that the blast occurred when volatile chemicals exploded. Collocations: increasingly volatile Income-producing investment trusts offer a valuable, if overlooked, element of stability in what are proving to be increasingly volatile stock markets. Times, Sunday Times The investment required could run into billions of pounds as our weather becomes increasingly volatile. Times, Sunday Times However, increasingly volatile commodity markets have prompted some concerns about a potential downturn if the bubble bursts. Times, Sunday Times The sale marks a further move away from the increasingly volatile tour operator market. Times, Sunday Times However, in an increasingly volatile market, speculators are also making heavy losses. Times, Sunday Times With such a volatile atmosphere, forecasters are finding it difficult to predict the weather beyond the weekend. Times, Sunday Times In the volatile atmosphere of the march, held amid lingering animosity from the summer's fighting, the rally quickly descended into chaos. Times, Sunday Times His friends yesterday questioned why police had allowed him to return to the volatile atmosphere at his home following his arrest. The Sun It meant the crowd were nearer to the action, the fans were more vocal and the players fed off the volatile atmosphere. The Sun In this volatile atmosphere, the nations fledgling efforts at modern democracy failed. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 That’s worked out well for them until now, but forests around the world are changing as a result of more volatile climate patterns. Smithsonian Mag A further 200 or so are arriving every week, adding to an already volatile climate. Times, Sunday Times His opposition to annexation created a volatile climate, and some had pushed for his impeachment. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Overall, the diversified sources of food provided food security that allowed for permanent settlement in a region of volatile climate. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Because of the politically and racially volatile climate at the time, it was difficult to find professors who were willing to fight openly for the cause. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Core inflation, which excludes volatile elements such as food and energy, actually fell during the month to just 1 per cent and has scarcely moved for months. Times, Sunday Times Artists look at the cultural significance of the many marvellously volatile elements of the periodic table. Times, Sunday Times There was no change in core inflation, which excludes volatile elements such as food and fuel. Times, Sunday Times Aerosols released during this phase are primarily based on concrete-originating silicon compounds; otherwise volatile elements, for example, caesium, can be bound in nonvolatile insoluble silicates. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They are almost completely oxidized and contain the most low condensation temperature elements (volatile elements) and the largest amount of organic compounds. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 And now, as then, we appear to be living in a period of high and volatile energy and commodity prices. Times, Sunday Times There are many uncertainties, notably volatile energy and commodity prices. Times, Sunday Times But he initially struggled to find a niche for his angular looks and volatile energy. Times, Sunday Times Core inflation, which excludes volatile energy and food prices, increased from 1.7 per cent to 1.8 per cent last month. Times, Sunday Times Core inflation, a measure that excludes volatile energy, food, alcohol and tobacco costs, stood at 2 per cent - the highest level for ten years. Times, Sunday Times We have been on a long ride there, but now we are seeing a more volatile environment. Times, Sunday Times The fund mostly holds large stakes in small companies - investments that have become almost impossible to trade in today's volatile environment. Times, Sunday Times Our country lies in a hostile and volatile environment that requires the support of the international community. Times, Sunday Times Defensive companies have done well as they tend to pay higher levels of income and have strong balance sheets, attractive in a low-rate and volatile environment. Times, Sunday Times For those with an appetite for a sector that will endure a volatile environment for the next few years, these two grocers are worth a punt. Times, Sunday Times She argues that renewables offer price stability, in contrast to the volatile gas prices that are largely responsible for driving up energy bills. Times, Sunday Times I argue that they will reveal the true competitiveness of nuclear compared with other low-carbon technologies, including its cost stability relative to volatile gas prices. Times, Sunday Times Electricity prices are driven by volatile gas wholesale costs. Times, Sunday Times However, comets behave differently, due to their ejection of large amounts of volatile gas which then also reflect sunlight and may also fluoresce. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The low vapor pressure of soman will also produce the volatile gas form of soman. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, the volatile nature of the situation means that he must continue to play sharply. Times, Sunday Times The volatile nature of markets makes for large falls in share prices in such cases, which often prove overdone. Times, Sunday Times His walkout underlined his volatile nature, but also his ability to get his own way. The Sun I was reminded again of the volatile nature of such a role, as people expressed differences of opinion on everything from the rugs to the roof. Christianity Today Its highly volatile nature puts neighbours at risk of injury should the labs explode. canada.com Documents related to those charges indicate a volatile personality. Chicago Sun-Times He has an impulsive and volatile personality and has always seemed incapable of taking any responsibility for any problems he encounters. Times, Sunday Times She has always had a volatile personality and has felt misunderstood over the years. Times, Sunday Times But it was a wonderful description too of his stormy, destructive, volatile personality. The Sun A volatile personality got him into frequent fights and arguments, both on and off the snooker table. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 We buy energy well in advance to protect customers from volatile price movements. Times, Sunday Times Such large facilities are susceptible to high capital costs, high operation and maintenance costs, the uncertain and volatile price of crude oil, and environmental concerns. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Manufacturers said that an increased reliance on imports of liquefied natural gas would result in more volatile prices. Times, Sunday Times Before prices collapsed last year, oil markets had been becalmed, marking a lean period for hedge funds that make their biggest profits from volatile prices. Times, Sunday Times Core inflation, which excludes items that are subject to volatile prices, stood at 0.7 per cent. Times, Sunday Times I wanted some exposure to biotech, a volatile sector, admittedly. Times, Sunday Times In such a volatile sector, that probably provides the best prospects of coming out ahead. Times, Sunday Times They want to avoid more volatile sectors, such as emerging markets. Times, Sunday Times Core inflation, which takes out volatile sectors such energy, food and tobacco, fell from 1.4 per cent to 1.2 per cent. Times, Sunday Times The surveys also underrepresent volatile sectors such as pharmaceuticals, which are often biggest contributor to weakness in manufacturing output. Times, Sunday Times Those who take the most risk and invest in volatile shares can win big ... or suffer heavy losses. The Sun Average share ratings are strongly correlated with how volatile shares have been in the previous ten years. Times, Sunday Times Its volatile shares have been under pressure ever since. Times, Sunday Times Air movement through the conche removes some moisture and volatile substances, which may give an acidic note to the flavor. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This would result in a composition richer in volatile substances, such as water. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 More than 5000 volatile substances defend the surrounding plants from bacteria, fungi and insects. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 By the output of the volatile substances and the caking ability rich coals prevail. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These suggest volatile substances in concentrations ten times those in the magmas of normal mid-ocean ridges. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 变化无常的 Japanese: 不安定な |
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