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thaw

/θɔː/

A thaw is a period of warmer weather when snow and ice begin to melt. It marks the transition from freezing temperatures to warmer ones, often seen at the end of winter.

예시

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1

The spring thaw has finally started, and the snow is turning into water.

The spring thaw has finally started, and the snow is turning into water.

2

The seasonal thaw may result in rising water levels in the local river system.

The seasonal thaw may result in rising water levels in the local river system.

3

I'm so happy about the thaw because I can finally see the grass again!

I'm so happy about the thaw because I can finally see the grass again!

어휘 가족

명사
thaw
Verb
thaw
형용사
thawed
관련
thawing
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암기 팁

Think of 'The-Warm' (T-haw). When the thaw comes, the weather gets warm.

빠른 퀴즈

After a very cold January, the February _____ made the roads very muddy.

정답!

정답은: thaw

예시

1

The spring thaw has finally started, and the snow is turning into water.

everyday

The spring thaw has finally started, and the snow is turning into water.

2

The seasonal thaw may result in rising water levels in the local river system.

formal

The seasonal thaw may result in rising water levels in the local river system.

3

I'm so happy about the thaw because I can finally see the grass again!

informal

I'm so happy about the thaw because I can finally see the grass again!

4

Data suggests that the annual thaw is occurring earlier each decade due to climate changes.

academic

Data suggests that the annual thaw is occurring earlier each decade due to climate changes.

5

Following the diplomatic thaw, several international companies are planning to invest in the region.

business

Following the diplomatic thaw, several international companies are planning to invest in the region.

어휘 가족

명사
thaw
Verb
thaw
형용사
thawed
관련
thawing

자주 쓰는 조합

spring thaw the melting of snow in spring
sudden thaw ice melting very quickly
rapid thaw a fast period of warming
the big thaw a major period of ice melting
winter thaw a warm period during the winter months

자주 쓰는 구문

a thaw in relations

when two groups start being friendly again after a cold period

thaw out

to become warm after being very cold

wait for the thaw

waiting for the ice to melt before acting

자주 혼동되는 단어

thaw vs melt

Melt is the general process of turning solid to liquid; thaw specifically refers to ice/snow or frozen food returning to a normal state due to weather.

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사용 참고사항

Use 'thaw' as a noun to describe the weather event or the period of time when melting occurs. It is often used with the definite article 'the'.

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자주 하는 실수

Learners sometimes use 'thaw' for melting plastic or metal, but it is primarily used for ice, snow, or frozen food.

💡

암기 팁

Think of 'The-Warm' (T-haw). When the thaw comes, the weather gets warm.

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어원

Derived from the Old English word 'thawian', which means to melt.

문법 패턴

Usually used as a singular noun Often follows adjectives like 'spring', 'sudden', or 'rapid' Can be used as an uncountable noun in some contexts
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문화적 맥락

In many cold northern cultures, 'the thaw' is a celebrated sign that the harsh winter is finally ending.

빠른 퀴즈

After a very cold January, the February _____ made the roads very muddy.

정답!

정답은: thaw

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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