evaporate /ɪˈvæpəˌreɪt/ CET6 TEM4 ( evaporating, evaporated, evaporates )

• 1. 

  V-T/V-I When a liquid evaporates, or is evaporated, it changes from a liquid state to a gas, because its temperature has increased. 使…蒸发; 蒸发

  例：

  Moisture is drawn to the surface of the fabric so that it evaporates.

  湿气被吸到织物表面而蒸发。

  例：

  The water is evaporated by the sun.

  水被太阳照射而蒸发。

• 2. 

  evaporation N-UNCOUNT 蒸发

  例：

  The soothing, cooling effect is caused by the evaporation of the sweat on the skin.

  凉爽怡人的效果是由皮肤上汗液挥发所致。

• 3. 

  V-I If a feeling, plan, or activity evaporates, it gradually becomes weaker and eventually disappears completely. (情绪、计划、活动) 逐渐消逝

  例：

  My anger evaporated and I wanted to cry.

  我的怒气渐渐消了，就想哭了。