English Dictionary

evaporate

/ɪˈvæpəɹeɪt/

verb

(intransitive) to transition from a liquid state into a gaseous state / (transitive) to expel moisture from (usually by means of artificial heat), leaving the solid portion

The sun can evaporate water from the surface of the ocean.

意味（1）

(intransitive) to transition from a liquid state into a gaseous state

意味（2）

(transitive) to expel moisture from (usually by means of artificial heat), leaving the solid portion

to evaporate apples

意味（3）

(transitive) to give vent to; to dissipate

My lord of Essex evaporated his thoughts in a sonnet.

意味（4）

(figuratively) to disappear; to escape or pass off without effect

To give moderate liberty for griefs to evaporate […] is a safe way.