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thaw

英 [θɔː] 美[θɔ]
  • vi. 融解;变暖和
  • vt. 使融解;使变得不拘束
  • n. 解冻;融雪
  • n. (Thaw)人名;(缅)陶

英英释意


1. the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid;
"the power failure caused a refrigerator melt that was a disaster"
"the thawing of a frozen turkey takes several hours"
2. warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt;
"they welcomed the spring thaw"
3. a relaxation or slackening of tensions or reserve; becoming less hostile;
"the thaw between the United States and Russia has led to increased cooperation in world affairs"