freeze
A period of extremely cold weather where the temperature drops below the freezing point of water. It is often used to describe weather conditions that cause ice to form or damage plants.
例句
3 / 5There was a hard freeze last night, so the birdbath is full of ice.
There was a hard freeze last night, so the birdbath is full of ice.
The local government issued a warning for an upcoming deep freeze.
The local government issued a warning for an upcoming deep freeze.
I hope we don't get a freeze tonight; I just planted my flowers.
I hope we don't get a freeze tonight; I just planted my flowers.
词族
记忆技巧
Freeze starts with 'F' like 'Freezing' temperatures that turn water into ice.
快速测验
The farmer was worried that a sudden ___ would ruin his orange trees.
正确!
正确答案是: freeze
例句
There was a hard freeze last night, so the birdbath is full of ice.
everydayThere was a hard freeze last night, so the birdbath is full of ice.
The local government issued a warning for an upcoming deep freeze.
formalThe local government issued a warning for an upcoming deep freeze.
I hope we don't get a freeze tonight; I just planted my flowers.
informalI hope we don't get a freeze tonight; I just planted my flowers.
Agricultural records show that the early freeze destroyed many crops.
academicAgricultural records show that the early freeze destroyed many crops.
The transport company prepared for the winter freeze to avoid delivery delays.
businessThe transport company prepared for the winter freeze to avoid delivery delays.
词族
常见搭配
常用短语
the big freeze
a long period of very cold weather
a hiring freeze
a period when a company stops employing new people
price freeze
a fixed limit on how much prices can increase
容易混淆的词
Frost refers to the white ice crystals on surfaces, while a freeze refers to the weather event or temperature level.
Frozen is an adjective describing something already turned to ice, whereas freeze is the noun for the event.
使用说明
When used as a noun in the context of weather, it usually describes a specific event or period of time. It is often modified by adjectives like 'hard', 'deep', or 'sudden'.
常见错误
Learners sometimes use 'freeze' when they mean 'ice' or 'cold'. Remember that 'a freeze' is the event of the temperature dropping.
记忆技巧
Freeze starts with 'F' like 'Freezing' temperatures that turn water into ice.
词源
Derived from the Old English word 'fresan', which means to turn to ice or become cold.
语法模式
文化背景
In agricultural communities, the 'first freeze' of the year is an important date for harvesting crops.
快速测验
The farmer was worried that a sudden ___ would ruin his orange trees.
正确!
正确答案是: freeze
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