warm

• 形容温度适中偏高、令人感到舒适的事物；也形容人友善、热情、亲切。

Describes something that is at a moderately high temperature, or a person who is friendly and affectionate.

1. Moderately hotA1formal

   Having a temperature that is moderately high, but not hot.

   温暖的

   • The soup is still warm.
   • She wore a warm coat in the winter.
   • The water in the pool is pleasantly warm.

   同义词lukewarmmildtemperatetepid

   反义词chillycoldcool

2. Friendly and affectionateA2formal

   Showing kindness, enthusiasm, or affection.

   热情的

   • He gave her a warm smile.
   • The host gave us a warm welcome.
   • She has a warm personality that makes everyone feel comfortable.

   同义词affectionateamiablecordialfriendlygenialgraciouskindlovingsympathetictender

   反义词aloofcoldcooldistantreservedunfriendly

3. Close to guessingB1informal

   Used in games to indicate that someone is close to finding the correct answer or object.

   接近答案

   • You're getting warmer! Keep looking.
   • The child was warm when he guessed the number.
   • The player was warm but not quite right.

   同义词closenear

   反义词coldcool

• 动词，表示提高某物的温度或使其变得温暖；也可表示人自身或身体部位变暖、感到温暖。

A verb used to indicate the act of raising the temperature of something or becoming warmer.

1. Increase temperatureA1formal

   To make something or someone become warmer.

   加热

   • She warmed her hands by the fire.
   • Please warm the soup before serving.
   • The sun warmed the cold ground.

   同义词chafeheatheat upreheatwarm up

   反义词chillcoolrefrigerate

2. Become friendlierB1informal

   To become more enthusiastic, friendly, or receptive.

   变得友善

   • He warmed to the idea after some thought.
   • The audience warmed to the speaker's humor.
   • She slowly warmed to her new colleagues.

   同义词come aroundmeltrelentsoftenthawunbendwarm up

   反义词alienatechillcool

短语动词变体warm to