cool

• Прилагательное, используемое для описания чего-либо как отличного, модного или впечатляющего.

An adjective used to describe something as excellent, fashionable, or impressive.

1. Moderately coldA1formal

   Of or at a fairly low temperature, but not cold enough to be unpleasant.

   Прохладный

   • The water in the lake was cool and refreshing.
   • A cool breeze blew through the open window.
   • Store the wine in a cool, dark place.

   Synonymsbriskchillycrispfreshnippy

   Antonymshottepidwarm

2. Fashionable or excellentA1informal

   Used to express approval or admiration; very good, stylish, or impressive.

   Крутой

   • That's a really cool jacket you're wearing.
   • It was cool to meet my favorite singer.
   • He thinks he's so cool with his new car.

   Synonymsawesomechicdopeexcellentfashionablegroovyhipradstylishtrendy

   Antonymslameoutdateduncoolunfashionable

3. Calm and composedB1informal

   Not excited, nervous, or upset; able to stay calm in a difficult situation.

   Спокойный

   • She remained cool during the emergency.
   • Keep cool and don't let them provoke you.
   • He's a cool customer under pressure.

   Synonymscalmcollectedcomposedimperturbablelevel-headedphlegmaticself-possessedserenetranquilunflappableunperturbedunruffled

   Antonymsagitatedanxiousdistraughtexcitableflusterednervousupset

4. Unenthusiastic or unfriendlyB2formal

   Showing a lack of warmth, enthusiasm, or friendliness.

   Холодный

   • She gave him a cool reception after the argument.
   • His response was cool and distant.
   • The audience was cool towards the new performer.

   Synonymsaloofcolddetacheddistantindifferentreservedstandoffishunenthusiasticunfriendly

   Antonymscordialenthusiasticfriendlygraciouswarm

• Существительное, обозначающее умеренную или низкую температуру, а также состояние спокойствия и самообладания.

A noun referring to a moderate or low temperature, or a state of calmness and composure.

uncountable

1. Moderate coldB1formal

   A state or quality of being moderately cold; coolness.

   Прохлада

   • The cool of the evening was refreshing after the hot day.
   • She enjoyed the cool of the shade under the tree.
   • The cool of the morning air woke him up.

   Synonymschillchillinesscoldnesscoolnessfreshness

   Antonymsheatwarmth

2. Composure or calmnessB2informal

   A state of being calm, controlled, and unemotional.

   Спокойствие

   • He kept his cool during the heated argument.
   • She lost her cool when she saw the mess.
   • Maintaining your cool in a crisis is important.

   Synonymsaplombcalmnesscomposureequanimitypoiseself-controlself-possessionserenity

   Antonymsagitationanxietydistressexcitementfrenzyhysteriapanicperturbation

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по снижению температуры чего-либо или по уменьшению возбуждения, гнева или интенсивности.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming or making something less hot, or of becoming less excited, angry, or intense.

1. Reduce temperatureA2formal

   To make something become less hot or to lower its temperature.

   Охлаждать

   • She cooled the soup by blowing on it.
   • The fan helps cool the room during summer.
   • He cooled the engine by adding water.

   Synonymschillcool downcool offfreezeicerefrigerate

   Antonymsheatwarm

2. A2formal

   To become less hot or to lose heat.

   Остывать

   • The coffee cooled quickly in the cold air.
   • Let the cake cool before frosting it.
   • The metal cooled after being removed from the furnace.

   Synonymschillcool downcool off

   Antonymsheatwarm

3. Calm downB1informal

   To become less angry, excited, or emotional.

   Успокоиться

   • He needed some time to cool down after the argument.
   • She took a deep breath to cool her temper.
   • The situation cooled after the mediator intervened.

   Synonymscalm downchill outrelaxsettle downsimmer downunwind

   Antonymsagitateangerenrageexciteincenseinflameprovokerile

Phrasal variantscool downcool off