defrost

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Definitions

v.

To remove frost or ice from something; to thaw frozen food.

除霜;解冻

n.

The process or act of removing frost.

除霜,解冻

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
dedown, away, reversal
+
froststem
=defrost

Common Collocations

  • 1.defrost food解冻食物
  • 2.defrost freezer给冰箱除霜

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Remember to defrost the chicken overnight before cooking it tomorrow evening.

  • 2.

    The windshield defrosts quickly once you turn on the car's heating system.

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