/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
mercury²
/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)