volatility
noun [ U ] uk/ˌvɒl.əˈtɪl.ə.ti/ us/ˌvɑː.ləˈtɪl.ə.t̬i/
(CHANGE)
波动|（突然）恶化
the quality or state of being likely to change suddenly, especially by becoming worse
the volatility of the political situation 政治局势的动荡
worries about volatility in the economy 关于经济突然恶化的担忧
market/price/currency volatility 市场波动/价格波动/货币波动
易怒
the quality of being likely to become angry suddenly
There are many stories about his volatility and volcanic temper. 有些故事是关于他易怒易爆脾气的。
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- Extreme market volatility would prove disastrous for producers and consumers alike.
- Price volatility should not affect consumer bills.
- Currency volatility is putting jobs at risk.
- His volatility and paranoia caused problems for all he encountered.
- He was on medication to calm his volatility.
(OF SUBSTANCE)
chemistry specialized挥发性
the quality of changing easily into a gas
The higher the vapour pressure of a liquid at a given temperature, the higher the volatility. 一种液体在特定温度下的蒸汽压越高，挥发性也就越高。
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- Volatility is what makes flavors into aromas that we experience in our noses.
- Liquids of varying volatility can be separated.
See: volatile