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thaw

🇬🇧 UK/θɒ:/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

v.

To melt from a frozen state due to warmth; to become less cold, tense, or unfriendly.

（使）融化；解冻；（使关系）缓和

n.

The melting of ice or snow; a period of warm weather after frost; a relaxation of tension or hostility.

融化；解冻；（关系的）缓和

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
thawother
=thaw

Common Collocations

  • 1.spring thaw春季解冻
  • 2.diplomatic thaw外交关系缓和
  • 3.thaw out慢慢解冻／放松
  • 4.freeze and thaw冻融交替

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The spring thaw caused the river to overflow its banks.

  • 2.

    A diplomatic thaw between the two nations led to renewed trade talks.

  • 3.

    Leave the frozen chicken in the fridge overnight to thaw.

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