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frost

/frɒst/

Frost is a thin white layer of ice that forms on surfaces, such as grass or windows, when the temperature drops below freezing. It usually appears during clear, cold nights and melts when the sun comes up.

예시

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1

The grass was covered in white frost early this morning.

The grass was covered in white frost early this morning.

2

The sudden overnight frost caused significant damage to the local vineyards.

The sudden overnight frost caused significant damage to the local vineyards.

3

Brrr, look at all that frost on the car windshield!

Brrr, look at all that frost on the car windshield!

어휘 가족

명사
frost
Verb
frost
부사
frostily
형용사
frosty
관련
frosting
💡

암기 팁

Think of 'Frost' as 'Frozen Dust'—it looks like white dust but it is actually frozen water.

빠른 퀴즈

In the morning, the garden was white because of the ____.

정답!

정답은: frost

예시

1

The grass was covered in white frost early this morning.

everyday

The grass was covered in white frost early this morning.

2

The sudden overnight frost caused significant damage to the local vineyards.

formal

The sudden overnight frost caused significant damage to the local vineyards.

3

Brrr, look at all that frost on the car windshield!

informal

Brrr, look at all that frost on the car windshield!

4

Frost formation occurs when water vapor undergoes deposition directly into ice crystals.

academic

Frost formation occurs when water vapor undergoes deposition directly into ice crystals.

5

We need to protect our outdoor inventory from the expected hard frost tonight.

business

We need to protect our outdoor inventory from the expected hard frost tonight.

어휘 가족

명사
frost
Verb
frost
부사
frostily
형용사
frosty
관련
frosting

자주 쓰는 조합

heavy frost heavy frost
ground frost ground frost
sharp frost sharp frost
covered in frost covered in frost
early frost early frost

자주 쓰는 구문

Jack Frost

Jack Frost (personification of winter)

a touch of frost

a touch of frost

hard frost

hard frost

자주 혼동되는 단어

frost vs ice

Ice is a solid block of frozen water, whereas frost is a thin coating of tiny crystals on a surface.

frost vs snow

Snow falls from clouds in the sky, while frost forms directly on cold surfaces near the ground.

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사용 참고사항

Use 'frost' as an uncountable noun when talking about the weather condition, but you can say 'a frost' to refer to a specific instance or night of freezing weather.

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자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'frost' to describe thick ice on a lake; 'frost' should only be used for the thin, white, powdery layer found on surfaces.

💡

암기 팁

Think of 'Frost' as 'Frozen Dust'—it looks like white dust but it is actually frozen water.

📖

어원

Derived from the Old English word 'frost', which is related to the verb 'freosan' (to freeze).

문법 패턴

Uncountable noun: 'There is frost on the grass.' Countable noun (event): 'We had a hard frost last night.' Verb: 'The windows frosted over.'
🌍

문화적 맥락

In English folklore, 'Jack Frost' is a character said to be responsible for the frosty patterns on windows in winter.

빠른 퀴즈

In the morning, the garden was white because of the ____.

정답!

정답은: frost

Weather 관련 단어

windy

A1

Windy is an adjective used to describe weather conditions where there is a lot of strong, moving air. It characterizes a day or a place where the wind is blowing harder than usual, often making it feel colder or causing objects to move.

foggy

A1

Foggy is an adjective used to describe weather where there is a thick cloud of tiny water droplets near the ground. It makes it very difficult to see things that are far away or even close by.

stormy

A1

Describes weather that is characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, and often thunder or lightning. It can also refer to a situation or relationship marked by strong conflict or angry arguments.

overcast

A1

An overcast is a condition where the entire sky is covered with clouds and no sun can be seen. It describes a grey and dull sky that often happens before rain or during cold days.

cool

A1

Describes a temperature that is moderately cold, typically in a way that is pleasant or refreshing. It is used to describe weather that is neither hot nor very cold, often requiring a light jacket.

freezing

A1

Freezing refers to the temperature at which water turns into ice, which is 0°C or 32°F. It describes the process or the state of the weather when it is cold enough for liquid to become solid.

humid

A1

Humid describes air that feels wet, damp, and sticky because it contains a lot of water vapor. It is often used to describe hot weather that makes you feel sweaty.

wet

A1

Describes something that is covered in or full of water or another liquid. In the context of weather, it refers to a day or period when it is raining.

mild

A1

Mild describes weather that is warmer than usual for a specific time of year, especially in winter or autumn. It means the temperature is moderate and pleasant, rather than being very cold or freezing.

rain

A1

Rain is water that falls from clouds in the sky in small drops. It is a natural weather event that provides water for plants and fills rivers and lakes.

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