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volatile

/vɑlətəl/

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1 · adjective

likely to change suddenly and unpredictably

易变的；不稳定的

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The price of fuel remained volatile throughout the year.
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燃料价格一整年都不稳定。
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Pronunciation: /vɑlətəl/

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