frost
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
3 / 5The grass was covered in white frost early this morning.
The grass was covered in white frost early this morning.
The sudden overnight frost caused significant damage to the local vineyards.
The sudden overnight frost caused significant damage to the local vineyards.
Brrr, look at all that frost on the car windshield!
Brrr, look at all that frost on the car windshield!
어휘 가족
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
The grass was covered in white frost early this morning.
everydayThe grass was covered in white frost early this morning.
The sudden overnight frost caused significant damage to the local vineyards.
formalThe sudden overnight frost caused significant damage to the local vineyards.
Brrr, look at all that frost on the car windshield!
informalBrrr, look at all that frost on the car windshield!
Frost formation occurs when water vapor undergoes deposition directly into ice crystals.
academicFrost formation occurs when water vapor undergoes deposition directly into ice crystals.
We need to protect our outdoor inventory from the expected hard frost tonight.
businessWe need to protect our outdoor inventory from the expected hard frost tonight.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
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
Ice is a solid block of frozen water, whereas frost is a thin coating of tiny crystals on a surface.
Snow falls from clouds in the sky, while frost forms directly on cold surfaces near the ground.
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.
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
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
관련 어휘
A period of extremely cold weather where the temperature dro...
thawA thaw is a period of warmer weather when snow and ice begin...
temperatureTemperature is the measurement of how hot or cold something...
winterWinter is the coldest season of the year, occurring between...
coldHaving a very low temperature or lacking warmth. It can desc...
Weather 관련 단어
windy
A1Windy 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
A1Foggy 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
A1Describes 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
A1An 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
A1Describes 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
A1Freezing 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
A1Humid 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
A1Describes 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
A1Mild 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
A1Rain 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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