/ˈmɜ:kjəri ||; ˈmɝkjərɪ/noun [sing] the planet that is nearest to the sun 水星(距离太阳最近) ☞picture at the solar system 见the solar system插图
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/ˈmɜ:kjəri ||; ˈmɝkjərɪ/noun [U] (symbol Hg) a heavy silver-coloured metal that is usually in liquid form. Mercury is used in instruments that measure temperature (thermometers). 汞,水银(用于温度计)