to change from a liquid to a semi-solid or solid state, often through the process of clotting or curdling
凝固, 凝结
to change from a solid to a gas without passing through the liquid phase
升华, 直接从固体转变为气体
to make alterations or adjustments to improve the quality, effectiveness, or suitability of something
修订, 修改
to cause a substance to change directly from the solid phase to the gas phase without passing through the liquid phase
升华
(of natural forces such as wind, water, or other environmental factors) to gradually wear away or diminish the surface of a material
侵蚀, 侵削
to make something less forceful, potent, or intense by adding additional elements or substances
稀释, 削弱
to make something change in terms of color, shape, etc. due to the effect or influence of the sun, wind, or rain
风化, 影响
to heat a liquid and turn it into gas then cool it and make it liquid again in order to purify it
蒸馏, 提纯
to sharpen or hone the cutting edge of a blade by rubbing it against a sharpening tool or stone
磨快, sharpen