cooling

• Существительное, обозначающее процесс или действие по снижению температуры чего-либо, или состояние становления более прохладным.

A noun referring to the process or act of making something cooler or less hot, or the state of becoming cooler.

uncountable

1. Process of reducing temperatureB1formal

   The act or process of making something less hot or reducing its temperature.

   Охлаждение

   • The cooling of the engine took about ten minutes.
   • Proper cooling is essential for the computer to function.
   • The cooling of the metal occurs rapidly in water.

   Synonymschillingcool downrefrigeration

   Antonymsheatingwarming

2. Decrease in enthusiasm or intensityB2informal

   A reduction in excitement, interest, or emotional intensity.

   Охлаждение

   • There was a noticeable cooling in their relationship after the argument.
   • The cooling of public interest in the topic surprised the researchers.
   • After the initial excitement, a cooling of enthusiasm set in.

   Synonymsabatementdampeningdeclinediminutionebbingfadinglesseningmoderationslackeningwaning

   Antonymsexcitementintensificationwarming

• 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