flux
n
1 [U] continuous change or succession of changes; unsettled state 连续的改变; 接连不断的变化; 不稳定的状态
Organization of the company was then in a state of flux. 当时公司的编制正处於不稳定状态.
2 [sing] ~ (of sth) (rate of) flow or flowing (out); discharge 流(量); 流动(量); 流出(量)
a flux of neutrons 中子通量 * magnetic flux 磁通量.
3 [C, U] substance used to help metals fuse together 焊剂; 助熔剂.
The settlers built railways across the plains and began to hunt even more bison.
殖民者在平原上修起了铁路,于是开始猎取更多的野牛。
Next, if it is not a story, get an idea of the organization of the book. Read the back cover and the introduction. Look at the pictures and the short texts below them. Turn to the front of the book and look at the contents. This way you can decide whether