
warm
词源
源自古英语 'wearm',与德语 'warm' 和荷兰语 'warm' 同源,最初来自原始日耳曼语 *warmaz。
adjective
❶ 指温度适中,不冷不热,让人感到舒适的状态。常用于描述天气、物体或人的体温。
“The soup is still warm, perfect for this chilly evening.”
(汤还是温的,正适合这个寒冷的夜晚。)
“She gave me a warm hug when I arrived.”
(我到达时,她给了我一个温暖的拥抱。)
❶ 形容人友好、热情或亲切的态度,给人带来舒适或受欢迎的感觉。
“The host gave us a warm welcome.”
(主人热情地欢迎了我们。)
“She has a warm personality that makes everyone feel at ease.”
(她性格热情,让每个人都感到自在。)
verb
❶ 使某物或某人变暖,通常通过加热或提供温暖的环境来实现。
“She warmed her hands by the fire.”
(她在火边暖手。)
“The sun warmed the room in the morning.”
(早晨的阳光让房间暖和起来。)
❶ 指人或动物通过活动或情绪变得更有活力或热情。
“The crowd warmed to the speaker's jokes.”
(观众对演讲者的笑话渐渐热情起来。)
“He warmed up after a few minutes of conversation.”
(聊了几分钟后,他变得热情起来。)
常见短语
warm up — 指通过活动或准备使身体或情绪进入更好的状态,常用于运动或表演前。
“The athletes warm up before the race to prevent injuries.”
(运动员在比赛前热身以防受伤。)
warm-hearted — 形容人善良、富有同情心,常用来赞美一个人的性格。
“She is a warm-hearted person who always helps others.”
(她是个热心肠的人,总是帮助别人。)