thaw
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.
例句
3 / 5The 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.
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.
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!
词族
记忆技巧
Think of 'The-Warm' (T-haw). When the thaw comes, the weather gets warm.
快速测验
After a very cold January, the February _____ made the roads very muddy.
正确!
正确答案是: thaw
例句
The spring thaw has finally started, and the snow is turning into water.
everydayThe spring thaw has finally started, and the snow is turning into water.
The seasonal thaw may result in rising water levels in the local river system.
formalThe seasonal thaw may result in rising water levels in the local river system.
I'm so happy about the thaw because I can finally see the grass again!
informalI'm so happy about the thaw because I can finally see the grass again!
Data suggests that the annual thaw is occurring earlier each decade due to climate changes.
academicData suggests that the annual thaw is occurring earlier each decade due to climate changes.
Following the diplomatic thaw, several international companies are planning to invest in the region.
businessFollowing the diplomatic thaw, several international companies are planning to invest in the region.
词族
常见搭配
常用短语
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
容易混淆的词
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.
使用说明
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'.
常见错误
Learners sometimes use 'thaw' for melting plastic or metal, but it is primarily used for ice, snow, or frozen food.
记忆技巧
Think of 'The-Warm' (T-haw). When the thaw comes, the weather gets warm.
词源
Derived from the Old English word 'thawian', which means to melt.
语法模式
文化背景
In many cold northern cultures, 'the thaw' is a celebrated sign that the harsh winter is finally ending.
快速测验
After a very cold January, the February _____ made the roads very muddy.
正确!
正确答案是: thaw
相关词汇
Snow consists of soft, white flakes of frozen water that fal...
springSpring is the season of the year between winter and summer w...
warmthWarmth is the state or quality of being warm, representing a...
meltThe process or period of time when snow and ice turn into li...
winterWinter is the coldest season of the year, occurring between...
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