icy

• 形容被冰覆盖的，或极其寒冷的；也可形容态度冷淡。

Describes something that is covered with ice or extremely cold.

1. Covered with iceA2formal

   Covered with or consisting of ice; frozen.

   冰冷的

   • The roads were icy after the snowstorm.
   • Be careful walking on the icy sidewalk.
   • The windshield was covered with an icy layer.

   同义词frozenglacialglazed

2. Extremely coldA2formal

   Having a very low temperature; freezing cold.

   冰冷的

   • An icy wind blew through the valley.
   • The water in the lake was icy cold.
   • She shivered in the icy air.

   同义词arcticbitterfreezingfrigidfrostygelidglacialpiercingpolarraw

   反义词boilinghotscorchingtorridwarm

3. Unfriendly or cold in mannerB2formal

   Lacking warmth or friendliness; expressing disdain or unfriendliness.

   冷冰冰

   • He gave her an icy stare.
   • Her tone was icy and dismissive.
   • The reception was icy and unwelcoming.

   同义词aloofchillycoldcooldistantfrigidfrostyglacialhostilestonyunemotionalunfriendly

   反义词affableamiablecordialfriendlygenialhospitablewarm

4. Smooth and shinyB1informal

   Having a smooth, glossy surface, as if coated with ice.

   光滑闪亮的

   • The polished floor had an icy sheen.
   • Her hair had an icy, glossy finish.
   • The car's paint had an icy gleam in the sunlight.

   同义词glassyglazedslickslippery

   反义词dullmatterough