early 15c., "liable to constant change," from Middle French voluble, from Latin volubilis "that turns around, rolling, flowing," figuratively (of speech) "fluent, rapid," from volvere "to turn around, roll" (see volvox). Meaning "fluent, talkative" first recorded 1580s. Related: Volubly.
中文解释
1. 舌头转得很快：volv- => voluble.2. volv- => volu- ( v <---> u ) + -able => voluble.
实用例句
1. She was voluble with excitement.
她由于激动变得很健谈。来自柯林斯例句
2. Evelyn was very voluble on the subject of women's rights.
伊夫林谈起女权这个话题口若悬河。来自《权威词典》
3. He became very voluble and told her everything.
他变得滔滔不绝,把一切都告诉了她.来自《简明英汉词典》
4. Bert is a voluble, gregarious man.
伯特是个能说会道、善于交际的人。来自辞典例句
5. He was tall, vigorous, sandy - haired, freckled, genial and voluble.
