melting

• Описывает что-то, становящееся жидким под воздействием тепла; также используется в переносном смысле для описания нежного или смягчающегося эмоционального состояния.

Describes something that is becoming liquid due to heat; also used figuratively to describe a tender or softening emotional state.

1. Becoming liquidA2formal

   Describing something that is turning from a solid into a liquid due to heat.

   Тающий

   • The melting ice cream dripped onto the table.
   • The melting snow created puddles on the sidewalk.
   • The melting wax formed a pool around the candle.

   Synonymsdissolvingsofteningthawing

   Antonymsfreezingsolidifying

2. Emotionally tenderB2informal

   Describing a feeling of intense warmth, affection, or tenderness.

   Умилительный

   • Her melting gaze made him feel special.
   • He gave her a melting smile that softened her heart.
   • The movie had a melting love scene that brought tears to the audience.

   Synonymsaffectionategentlelovingsentimentalsofttenderwarm

   Antonymscallouscoldhard

• Существительное, обозначающее процесс или состояние превращения чего-либо в жидкость в результате нагревания.

A noun referring to the process or state of something becoming liquid as a result of being heated.

uncountable

1. Process of becoming liquidB1formal

   The process by which a solid turns into a liquid due to heat.

   Плавление

   • The melting of the ice caps is a major environmental concern.
   • The melting of the chocolate requires careful temperature control.
   • Scientists study the melting of metals in high-temperature furnaces.

   Synonymsfusionliquefactionthawthawing

   Antonymsfreezingsolidification

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения процесса перехода из твёрдого состояния в жидкое, обычно под воздействием тепла.

A verb used to indicate the process of changing from a solid to a liquid state, typically through the application of heat.

1. Change from solid to liquidA2formal

   To change a solid substance into a liquid by heating it.

   Растаять

   • The ice cream melted quickly in the sun.
   • She melted the butter in a pan.
   • The snow on the roof began to melt as the temperature rose.

   Synonymsliquefythaw

   Antonymscongealfreezehardensetsolidify

2. Become softer or disappearB1informal

   To gradually disappear or become less intense, often used for feelings or emotions.

   Таять

   • His anger melted away when he saw her smile.
   • The tension in the room melted after the joke.
   • Her heart melted at the sight of the puppy.

   Synonymsdiminishdisappeardissolveevaporatefadesubsidethawvanish

   Antonymshardenintensifypersistsolidifystrengthen

3. DissolveB1formal

   To cause something to become liquid by mixing with a liquid.

   Растворить

   • Stir the sugar until it melts in the water.
   • The salt will melt into the soup as it cooks.
   • Add the chocolate and let it melt completely.

   Synonymsdissolve

   Antonymscoagulatecoherecongealcurdlesetsolidifythicken

Phrasal variantsmelt downmelt off