cool down

• 动词短语，表示降低温度或使变凉，也指平息怒气、激动或紧张情绪，恢复平静。

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of becoming cooler in temperature or becoming calmer and less angry or excited.

不可数 · 不及物 · 短语动词，不带宾语

1. Reduce temperatureformal

   To become cooler or to make something cooler.

   冷却

   • Let the soup cool down before you eat it.
   • The engine needs to cool down after a long drive.
   • She waited for the coffee to cool down.

   同义词chillchill outcoolcool offrefrigerate

   反义词heatheat upwarmwarm up

2. Calm emotionsinformal

   To become less angry, excited, or agitated.

   冷静下来

   • He took a deep breath to cool down after the argument.
   • You need to cool down before you say something you'll regret.
   • She went for a walk to cool down her temper.

   同义词calm downchill outcool offrelaxsettle downsimmer down

   反义词agitateenrageincenseinflamerile

3. Post-exercise recoveryinformal

   To perform gentle exercises after intense physical activity to gradually reduce heart rate and prevent injury.

   整理活动

   • Always stretch to cool down after a workout.
   • The coach told the team to cool down by jogging slowly.
   • A proper cool down helps reduce muscle soreness.

   同义词ease offrelaxslow downunwind

   反义词warm up

基本动词cool