单词 | frost |
释义 | Word Frequency frost(frɒst) noun 1. a white deposit of ice particles, esp one formed on objects out of doors at night See also hoarfrost 2. an atmospheric temperature of below freezing point, characterized by the production of this deposit 3. degrees below freezing point: eight degrees of frost indicates a temperature of either –8°C or 24°F 4. informal something given a cold reception; failure 5. informal coolness of manner 6. the act of freezing verb 7. to cover or be covered with frost 8. (transitive) to give a frostlike appearance to (glass, etc), as by means of a fine-grained surface 9. (transitive) mainly US and Canadian to decorate (cakes, etc) with icing or frosting 10. (transitive) to kill or damage (crops, etc) with frost Derived forms frostlike (ˈfrostˌlike) adjective Word origin Old English frost; related to Old Norse, Old Saxon, Old High German frost; see freezeWord Frequency Frost(frɒst) noun 1. Sir David (Paradine). 1939–2013, British television presenter and executive, noted esp for political interviews 2. Robert (Lee). 1874–1963, US poet, noted for his lyrical verse on country life in New England. His books include A Boy's Will (1913), North of Boston (1914), and New Hampshire (1923) |
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