
好词典

源自中古英语 'colen'(冷却),与古英语 'cōlian'(变冷)相关,最终源于原始日耳曼语词根。
❶ 指物体或环境温度降低的过程或状态,常用于描述散热、降温等物理现象。
“The cooling of the engine is essential to prevent overheating.”
(发动机的冷却对于防止过热至关重要。)
“The cooling system in the building keeps the temperature comfortable.”
(大楼的冷却系统保持了舒适的温度。)
❶ 用于描述具有降温或冷却特性的物体或系统,如冷却设备或冷却剂。
“The cooling fan helps regulate the computer's temperature.”
(冷却风扇有助于调节电脑的温度。)
“She applied a cooling gel to soothe her sunburn.”
(她涂了冷却凝胶来缓解晒伤。)
cooling down — 指逐渐降低温度或情绪平复的过程,常用于运动后或紧张情境后的放松。
“After the workout, she spent 10 minutes cooling down.”
(锻炼后,她花了10分钟冷却放松。)
cooling-off period — 指一段缓冲时间,通常用于让情绪冷静或重新考虑决定,常见于合同或争议解决中。
“The contract includes a 14-day cooling-off period.”
(合同中包含14天的冷静期。)