cool

• 形容词，用于形容某事物很棒、很时髦或令人印象深刻。

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.

   凉爽

   • 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.

   同义词briskchillycrispfreshnippy

   反义词hottepidwarm

2. Fashionable or excellentA1informal

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

   酷

   • 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.

   同义词awesomechicdopeexcellentfashionablegroovyhipradstylishtrendy

   反义词lameoutdateduncoolunfashionable

3. Calm and composedB1informal

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

   冷静

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

   同义词calmcollectedcomposedimperturbablelevel-headedphlegmaticself-possessedserenetranquilunflappableunperturbedunruffled

   反义词agitatedanxiousdistraughtexcitableflusterednervousupset

4. Unenthusiastic or unfriendlyB2formal

   Showing a lack of warmth, enthusiasm, or friendliness.

   冷淡

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

   同义词aloofcolddetacheddistantindifferentreservedstandoffishunenthusiasticunfriendly

   反义词cordialenthusiasticfriendlygraciouswarm

• 表示适度低温或凉爽状态的词，也指冷静、镇定、沉着的心态。

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

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1. Moderate coldB1formal

   A state or quality of being moderately cold; coolness.

   凉爽

   • 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.

   同义词chillchillinesscoldnesscoolnessfreshness

   反义词heatwarmth

2. Composure or calmnessB2informal

   A state of being calm, controlled, and unemotional.

   冷静

   • 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.

   同义词aplombcalmnesscomposureequanimitypoiseself-controlself-possessionserenity

   反义词agitationanxietydistressexcitementfrenzyhysteriapanicperturbation

• 表示降低某物的温度，或使激动、愤怒、强烈程度减弱的动词。

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.

   冷却

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

   同义词chillcool downcool offfreezeicerefrigerate

   反义词heatwarm

2. A2formal

   To become less hot or to lose heat.

   变凉

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

   同义词chillcool downcool off

   反义词heatwarm

3. Calm downB1informal

   To become less angry, excited, or emotional.

   冷静下来

   • 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.

   同义词calm downchill outrelaxsettle downsimmer downunwind

   反义词agitateangerenrageexciteincenseinflameprovokerile

短语动词变体cool downcool off