Volume

Pronunciation:ˈvɒl.juːm

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noun

The amount of space that a substance (such as a liquid or gas) occupies, measured in cubic units.

一个物质（例如液体或气体）所占据的空间量，以立方单位测量。

When I dropped my soda, I realized that the volume of liquid on the floor could fill a small pool!
Scientists recently discovered a new planet with a volume larger than all the oceans combined, but unfortunately, it’s made of jellybeans!
I calculated the volume of my pizza slice and concluded that it was enough to feed a small army—if that army was also made of cheese lovers.

In scientific contexts, 'volume' is often discussed in relation to calculations involving liquids and gases.

noun

A measure of the loudness of sound, expressed in decibels.

声音的响度，以分贝为单位表达。

My neighbor's music was so loud last night that I thought the volume was set to 'let's wake the entire block!'
After turning up the volume on the TV to hear the news, I accidentally blasted my cat into another dimension!
When I asked my friends to lower the volume at the party, they thought I meant the volume of snacks, not sound!

In the context of entertainment, 'volume' frequently refers to sound levels, especially in relation to music and television.

noun

A single book, part of a series or collection.

一本书，一系列或集合的一部分。

I found a volume of Shakespeare that was so thick, it could double as a doorstop!
The encyclopedia's latest volume is so big, I think it has its own zip code!
I started reading a new volume in the series, but the only plot twist was how many times it made me laugh!

In literature, 'volume' is used to refer to part of a multi-volume series, which is common in academic texts and classical literature.