cold

• 形容温度低或缺乏热量；也形容态度冷淡、缺乏感情。

Describes a low temperature, or a lack of warmth and emotion.

1. A1formal

   Having a low temperature, especially when compared to the human body.

   冷的

   • The water was too cold to swim in.
   • She put on a jacket because it was cold outside.
   • His hands were cold after playing in the snow.

   同义词arcticbitterchillycoolcrispfreezingfrigidfrostygelidicy

   反义词hotwarm

2. Lacking emotionB1formal

   Showing no friendliness, enthusiasm, or affection.

   冷漠

   • He gave her a cold stare.
   • Her response was cold and distant.
   • The atmosphere in the room was cold and unwelcoming.

   同义词aloofcooldetacheddistantfrigidicyindifferentreservedstandoffishunemotionalunfriendly

   反义词affectionatecordialenthusiasticfriendlywarm

3. Not fresh or recentB2informal

   No longer fresh or new; old or stale.

   不新鲜的

   • The trail had gone cold.
   • The coffee was cold and bitter.
   • The case is cold, but detectives are still investigating.

   同义词datedmustyoldpaststale

   反义词freshnewrecent

• 名词，指低温的状态或感觉；也指一种常见的病毒性感染，引起打喷嚏、咳嗽和流鼻涕。

A noun referring to a low temperature or a common viral infection causing sneezing, coughing, and a runny nose.

1. A1formal

   A low temperature, especially in the atmosphere; the absence of heat.

   寒冷

   • The cold made her shiver.
   • He doesn't mind the cold weather.
   • They went inside to escape the cold.

   同义词chillchillinesscoldnessfrigidityfrosticiness

   反义词heatwarmth

2. Common illnessA1informal

   A common viral infection of the nose and throat, causing sneezing, sore throat, and coughing.

   感冒

   • She caught a cold last week.
   • I have a terrible cold and can't stop coughing.
   • He stayed home because of a bad cold.

   同义词common coldcoryzahead cold