B2 verb 中性

humidity

/hjuːˈmɪd.ə.ti/

Humidity refers to the amount of water vapor present in the air. It is a key meteorological measurement that influences weather patterns and how hot or cold the temperature feels to the human body.

例句

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1

The high humidity in the basement caused mold to grow on the walls.

The large amount of moisture in the air in the lower floor led to fungal growth.

2

Maintaining a constant level of humidity is crucial for the preservation of delicate museum exhibits.

Keeping a steady amount of air moisture is essential for protecting sensitive historical items.

3

I can't stand this humidity; it feels like I'm walking through soup.

I dislike this heavy, moist air; it feels very thick and uncomfortable.

词族

名词
humidity
Verb
humidify
副词
humidly
形容词
humid
相关
humidifier
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记忆技巧

Think of the 'humid' in 'humidifier.' A humidifier is a machine that adds humidity to a dry room to help you breathe better.

快速测验

The ______ was so high that my clothes felt damp as soon as I walked outside.

正确!

正确答案是: humidity

例句

1

The high humidity in the basement caused mold to grow on the walls.

everyday

The large amount of moisture in the air in the lower floor led to fungal growth.

2

Maintaining a constant level of humidity is crucial for the preservation of delicate museum exhibits.

formal

Keeping a steady amount of air moisture is essential for protecting sensitive historical items.

3

I can't stand this humidity; it feels like I'm walking through soup.

informal

I dislike this heavy, moist air; it feels very thick and uncomfortable.

4

Specific humidity is defined as the mass of water vapor per unit mass of moist air.

academic

Technical air moisture is measured by the weight of water vapor compared to the weight of the air.

5

The data center requires precise humidity control to prevent static electricity and hardware failure.

business

The server facility needs exact moisture management to avoid electrical issues and equipment breakdown.

词族

名词
humidity
Verb
humidify
副词
humidly
形容词
humid
相关
humidifier

常见搭配

relative humidity the percentage of moisture in the air relative to its capacity
high humidity a large amount of water vapor in the air
humidity level the specific measurement of moisture in the atmosphere
control humidity to regulate or manage the amount of moisture in a space
tropical humidity the intense air moisture typically found in equatorial regions

常用短语

break the humidity

when a storm or rain arrives to end a period of hot, damp weather

humidity index

a scale that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine heat index

stifling humidity

moisture in the air that is so heavy it makes breathing feel difficult

容易混淆的词

humidity vs moisture

Moisture is a general term for liquid in any form or location, whereas humidity specifically refers to water vapor in the gas phase within the air.

humidity vs humidness

Humidness is a synonym but is far less common in scientific or everyday usage than humidity.

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使用说明

Humidity is an uncountable noun and is typically used with adjectives like high, low, extreme, or relative. In daily conversation, people often mention humidity when complaining about how uncomfortable hot weather feels.

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常见错误

Learners often use the noun 'humidity' when they should use the adjective 'humid' (e.g., saying 'It is very humidity today' instead of 'It is very humid today').

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记忆技巧

Think of the 'humid' in 'humidifier.' A humidifier is a machine that adds humidity to a dry room to help you breathe better.

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词源

Derived from the Latin 'humiditas', from 'humidus' meaning 'moist' or 'wet'.

语法模式

Uncountable noun Often used as the subject of the verb 'to be' or as the object of 'to measure' or 'to control' Usually takes no plural form
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文化背景

In many parts of the world, such as Southeast Asia or the Southern United States, humidity is a major cultural talking point regarding physical comfort and hair care.

快速测验

The ______ was so high that my clothes felt damp as soon as I walked outside.

正确!

正确答案是: humidity

相关词

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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