thaw
英 [θ??]
美[θ?]
- vi. 融解;變暖和
- vt. 使融解;使變得不拘束
- n. 解凍;融雪
- n. (Thaw)人名;(緬)陶
英英釋意
- 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"