| 单词 | temperature |
| 释义 | temperaturetemperature /ˈtɛmprətʃɚ/ ●●● S2 W2 noun 1[countable, uncountable] science a measure of how hot or cold a place or thing is: It was sunny, but the temperature was well below zero. A rapid change in temperature could kill a fish.at a temperature The exhibit room has to be kept at a constant temperature. The water temperature should be at least 180 degrees. We expect clear skies and temperatures in the 70s. Steel is produced at very high temperatures. Next week we should expect a fall in temperatures. As the temperature rose, he began to sweat. Temperatures will fall into the 30s tonight. Store the wine at room temperature. → see also room temperature2[countable, uncountable] science, medicine the temperature of your body, especially used as a measure of whether you are sick or not: The nurse took my temperature (=measured it). Exercise raises your body temperature.3have a temperature (also be running a temperature) medicine to have a body temperature that is higher than normal, especially because you are sick4[countable usually singular] the way people are reacting to a particular situation, for example whether they are behaving angrily or calmly: The political temperature rose after the jobs crisis became even worse. [Origin: 1400–1500 Latin temperatura mixture, from temperare to divide up properly, mix, keep within proper limits, temper]COLLOCATIONSverbsthe temperature rises The temperature rose steadily throughout the morning.the temperature soars (=rises quickly to a high level) In summer the temperature can soar to over 40°C (104°F).the temperature reaches (=used to say how high a temperature gets) The temperature in the desert can reach 113 degrees.the temperature falls/drops Last winter, the temperature fell below freezing on only five days.raise/increase the temperature Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, then raise the oven temperature to 450 degrees.lower/reduce the temperature The drug is used to lower your body temperature.bring something to a temperature Bring the meat to room temperature before grilling it, for best results.maintain a temperature (=keep it the same) The thermostat helps to maintain a constant temperature in the refrigerator.adjectives/nouns + temperaturea high temperature At high temperatures, water is not able to hold as much oxygen.a low temperature Temperatures were so low most plants could not survive.warm temperature Warm temperatures will continue into next week.cool temperature The cool temperature of the water is perfect for a hot day.a constant temperature The temperature of the room is kept constant.average temperature The average temperature for this time of year in New York is about 65 degrees Fahrenheit.extreme temperatures (=very hot or very cold temperatures) The material has to be able to withstand extreme temperatures.sub-zero temperatures They spent six hours on the mountain in sub-zero temperatures.the air/water temperature The water temperature should be between 60 and 65°F.somebody’s body temperature His body temperature was high, and he was dehydrated.room temperature Cover the meat in the marinade, then let it stand at room temperature for 2 hours before cooking. |
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