cooling

• 名词，指降低温度的过程或动作，或变凉的状态。

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

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1. Process of reducing temperatureB1formal

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

   冷却

   • 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.

   同义词chillingcool downrefrigeration

   反义词heatingwarming

2. Decrease in enthusiasm or intensityB2informal

   A reduction in excitement, interest, or emotional intensity.

   冷却

   • 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.

   同义词abatementdampeningdeclinediminutionebbingfadinglesseningmoderationslackeningwaning

   反义词excitementintensificationwarming

• 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