mild
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5We had a very mild winter this year, so we didn't see much snow.
We had a very mild winter this year, so we didn't see much snow.
The meteorological report indicates a mild climate transition for the upcoming quarter.
The meteorological report indicates a mild climate transition for the upcoming quarter.
It's pretty mild out today, you probably don't need that heavy jacket.
It's pretty mild out today, you probably don't need that heavy jacket.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Mild rhymes with 'Child'. Think of 'Mild' weather as being safe and gentle enough for a 'Child' to play outside without a coat.
Quiz rápido
The weather was so ____ in January that the flowers started to grow early.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: mild
Exemplos
We had a very mild winter this year, so we didn't see much snow.
everydayWe had a very mild winter this year, so we didn't see much snow.
The meteorological report indicates a mild climate transition for the upcoming quarter.
formalThe meteorological report indicates a mild climate transition for the upcoming quarter.
It's pretty mild out today, you probably don't need that heavy jacket.
informalIt's pretty mild out today, you probably don't need that heavy jacket.
Studies suggest that mild temperatures in arctic regions can lead to significant ice melt.
academicStudies suggest that mild temperatures in arctic regions can lead to significant ice melt.
Due to the mild weather conditions, the construction project was completed ahead of schedule.
businessDue to the mild weather conditions, the construction project was completed ahead of schedule.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
a mild spell
a short period of warmer weather during winter
mild-mannered
having a gentle or quiet personality (though not weather-related, it is a common use of the root)
mild as milk
extremely gentle or soft
Frequentemente confundido com
Warm is usually a bit hotter than mild; mild is specifically the absence of cold.
Wild means extreme or stormy, which is the exact opposite of mild.
Notas de uso
Use 'mild' when you want to emphasize that the weather is surprisingly pleasant during a time when it should be cold. It is most commonly used in the context of winter or autumn temperatures.
Erros comuns
Learners sometimes use 'mild' to mean 'hot'. Remember that mild is just 'not cold'; it is never used for high summer heat.
Dica de memorização
Mild rhymes with 'Child'. Think of 'Mild' weather as being safe and gentle enough for a 'Child' to play outside without a coat.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Old English word 'milde', meaning gentle, kind, or merciful.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In the UK and Ireland, talking about 'mild winters' is a common social topic because the weather is very changeable.
Quiz rápido
The weather was so ____ in January that the flowers started to grow early.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: mild
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