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warming

UK //ˈwɔːmɪŋ//US //ˈwɔːrmɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'warmen',与古英语 'werman'(变暖)相关,最终源于原始日耳曼语词根 *warmaz(温暖的)。

noun

❶ 指温度逐渐升高的过程或状态,常用于描述天气、气候或物体变暖的现象。

“Global warming is a serious environmental issue.”

(全球变暖是一个严重的环境问题。)

“The warming of the ocean affects marine life.”

(海洋变暖会影响海洋生物。)

❶ 指情感或关系变得友好、亲切的过程,常用于描述人际互动中的缓和或亲近。

“There was a warming of relations between the two countries.”

(两国之间的关系有所缓和。)

“His smile brought a warming to her heart.”

(他的微笑让她的心感到温暖。)

同义词:heating, thawing, melting, softening

adjective

❶ 形容正在变暖的或具有温暖效果的,常用于描述天气、物体或情感状态。

“The warming sun made the day pleasant.”

(温暖的阳光让这一天很舒适。)

“She wore a warming jacket in the cold weather.”

(她在寒冷的天气里穿了一件保暖的夹克。)

同义词:heating, comforting, soothing

常见短语

global warming — 指地球气候系统长期变暖的现象,通常与人类活动导致的温室气体增加有关。

“Scientists warn about the dangers of global warming.”

(科学家警告全球变暖的危险。)

warming up — 指准备活动或逐渐进入某种状态的过程,如运动前的热身或机器启动前的预热。

“The athletes are warming up before the race.”

(运动员们正在比赛前热身。)