1 solid /ˈsɑːləd/ adjective Learner's definition of SOLID
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: firm or hard : not having the form of a gas or liquid坚硬的；固体的 -
Concrete is a solid material.混凝土是坚硬的材料。
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particles of solid matter固体颗粒
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When ice melts, it passes from a solid to a liquid form.冰溶化后就从固体变成了液体。
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I was on a liquid diet when I was sick because I couldn't digest solid food.生病期间我只能吃流质食物，因为固体食物不好消化。
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His muscles are very solid. [=hard]他的肌肉非常结实。
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I was glad to get off the plane and back on solid ground.我下了飞机，回到了坚实的地面，感到很高兴。
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The pond was frozen solid.池塘冻得结结实实。
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: having no space inside : not hollow实心的 -
a solid rubber ball实心橡胶球
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a solid object实心物体
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a always used before a noun : made entirely from the specified material纯质的 -
The ring is solid gold/silver.这枚戒指是纯金/银的。
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solid oak/cherry/mahogany furniture纯橡木/樱桃木/红木家具
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a chunk of solid marble/granite一大块纯大理石/花岗岩
b : consisting only of the color specified or only of one color纯色的 — see color picture on this page 4
: having no breaks, spaces, or pauses连续的；紧密相连的 —
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The rain fell in solid sheets. [=the rain fell very heavily]大雨倾盆而下。
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The stores are always packed solid [=very crowded] during the holidays.假期里商店总是挤满了人。
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The hotels in the city were booked solid for the conference.因为这次会议，市内酒店着实已被预订一空。
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a : good and able to be trusted to do or provide what is needed坚实的；可靠的 -
He plays solid defense.他防守严密。
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The team's defense is very solid.球队的防守非常严密。
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She gave a solid performance.她发挥稳定。
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She's a good, solid player.她是一名发挥稳定的优秀选手。
b : having a strong basis : good and dependable可信赖的；切实的 -
His friend gave him some good, solid advice.他朋友给他提了一些切实可靠的好建议。
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The company has built/established a solid reputation.这家公司建立了良好的信誉。
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She had solid reasons for her decision.她有切实的理由做出这个决定。
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Students need a solid foundation in language skills.学生需要打下扎实的语言技能基础。
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The prosecution has no solid evidence.这项起诉并无确凿证据。
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He had a solid alibi.他有切实可信的不在场证据。
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Financially, the company is (as) solid as a rock. [=the company is in very good condition]资金方面，这家公司的状况非常好。
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[more solid; most solid] : strong and well-made牢固的；结实的 7
US : agreeing with or supporting something (such as a political party) in a completely loyal and dependable way坚定的；一致的
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solidly constructed furniture构造结实的家具
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a solidly built athlete体格健壮的运动员
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She put her feet solidly [=securely] on the ground.她双脚稳稳地站在地面上。
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Her reputation was solidly established.她树立了可靠的声誉。
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a solidly Republican area/suburb [=an area/suburb where most people vote for Republicans]坚定支持共和党的选区/郊区
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Environmentalists were solidly [=completely] opposed to drilling in the area.环保主义者坚决反对在这个地区钻井。
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The quarterback played solidly during the second half.四分卫下半场表现稳定。
— solidness
noun [noncount] 2 solid /ˈsɑːləd/ noun
plural solids
plural solids
Learner's definition of SOLID
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[count] : a solid substance : a substance that is not a gas or a liquid固体
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[count] geometry : an object that has length, width, and height : a three-dimensional object立方体；立体图形 — see picture at geometry 3
solids [plural] : foods that are not liquid固体食物