lukewarm

• 形容温度微温、不冷不热，常用于液体或食物；也用于比喻缺乏热情或兴趣。

Describes something that is moderately warm, often used for liquids or food; also used figuratively to describe a lack of enthusiasm or interest.

1. Moderately warmB1formal

   Slightly warm, neither hot nor cold.

   微温的

   • The water was lukewarm, so I added some hot water.
   • She served lukewarm soup that had been sitting out.
   • He prefers his coffee lukewarm rather than piping hot.

   同义词mildtepid

   反义词boilingcoldfreezinghot

2. Lacking enthusiasmB2formal

   Showing little interest, excitement, or passion.

   不热心的

   • The audience gave a lukewarm response to the performance.
   • His proposal received only lukewarm support from the committee.
   • She felt lukewarm about the idea of moving abroad.

   同义词apatheticcoolhalfheartedindifferentpassionlesstepidunenthusiasticuninterested

   反义词ardenteagerenthusiasticexcitedferventpassionatezealous