| 词组 | moisture |
| 释义 | moisture /ˈmɔɪstʃə $ -ər/ noun small amounts of water that are present in the air, in a substance, or on a surfaceverbsabsorb moisture Plants use their roots to absorb moisture from the soil.hold/retain/conserve moisture (=keep moisture) Creams can help your skin to retain moisture. | Put the plant cuttings in a plastic bag to conserve moisture.trap moisture (=prevent moisture from evaporating) Paint on the walls will trap the moisture.lose moisture The soil loses moisture and dries out.moisture evaporates (=it disappears into the air) Hot sun makes the moisture evaporate.moisture gets into sth also moisture penetrates sth formal Moisture can penetrate the wood if it isn’t sealed properly.adjectivesexcess moisture Wash the leaves and shake to remove excess moisture.moisture + nounsmoisture content Your skin’s moisture content changes as you get older.moisture level The moisture level has increased.moisture loss Skin can become very dry because of moisture loss.phrasesa drop/droplet of moisture Drops of moisture hung in the air.THESAURUS: moisture damp water on walls or in the air that causes things to be slightly wet – used especially when this has a bad effect and causes problems: The walls were covered in damp. | Her son had developed a bad cough because of the damp. condensation small drops of water that form on windows and cold surfaces when steam or warm air touch them: There was condensation on the window after he had had a shower. humidity the amount of water that is in the air: The air is hot and dry and the humidity is low. | In Tokyo in summer the humidity is very high. |
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