| 单词 | temperature |
| 释义 | temperature —temperature /ˈtem.prə.tʃər/ aep /-pɚ.ə.tʃɚ/ noun (HEAT LEVEL) A2 [C or U] the measured amount of heat in a place or in the body: » Preheat the oven to a temperature of 200 degrees Celsius.» There has been a rise in temperature over the past few days (= the weather has become warmer).» The doctor examined him and took his temperature (= measured it).Thesaurus+: ↑Measurements of temperaturerun/have a temperatureA2 to have a higher body temperature than normal and to be ill Thesaurus+: ↑Fevers and infectious diseases , ↑Colds and fluWord partners for temperature• temperatures ♯drop/♯fall/♯plummet/♯plunge• temperatures ♯rise/♯soar• temperatures ♯hover around [30 degrees/10 degrees]• ♯take sb's temperature• ♯average/♯extreme/♯high/♯low temperatures• ♯at a temperature of sthCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. a below-normal/chilly/cold/freezing/frigid/low/sub-freezing/sub-zero temperature» The temperature outside was very cold.-lu. an above-normal/high/scorching/warm temperature» They walked miles in scorching temperatures.-lu. record temperatures» We have seen record temperatures for March.-lu. extreme temperatures» We train in extreme temperatures.-lu. balmy/mild temperatures» Plant the seeds outside in mild temperatures.-lu. an average/moderate temperature» The temperature was about average for the time of year.-lu. the daily/seasonal temperature» The average daily temperature was above 40°.-lu. a maximum/minimum temperature» They recorded minimum temperatures of nearly freezing.-lu. the ambient temperature» The ambient temperature is kept at a constant level.-lu. a constant/stable/steady temperature» The wine must be stored at a steady temperature.–Types-lu. air/body/oven/sea/water temperature» They fly lower, where air temperatures are warmer.-lu. global temperature» Scientists predict increases in global temperature.-lu. internal/surface temperature» The planet has surface temperatures of around 900 degrees.-lu. daytime/nighttime/summer temperatures» Daytime temperatures reach 40°.–Verbs-lu. temperatures cool/dip/drop/fall/plummet/plunge» Temperatures fell to record lows this winter,-lu. temperatures rise/soar» Temperatures soared into the nineties.-lu. temperatures hover [around 30°, etc.]» Temperatures hovered around freezing all day.-lu. measure/monitor temperatures» This device can measure temperatures deep under the sea.-lu. brave/survive (sub-zero, scorching, etc.) temperatures» They braved freezing temperatures to reach the island.-lu. control/set a temperature» A thermostat controls the temperature of the heating.-lu. keep temperatures down» Electric fans helped to keep temperatures down.–Prepositions-lu. at a temperature of sth» The cheese is stored at a temperature of just above freezing.–Nouns-lu. temperature control» There is a thermostat for temperature control.-lu. temperature gauge» The temperature gauge is located underneath the cylinder.Collocations:–Verbs-lu. have/run a temperature» I had a sore throat and a temperature.-lu. take sb's temperature-lu. sb's temperature drops/falls» Her temperature fell a little in the night.-lu. sb's temperature goes up/rises/soared» His temperature began to rise alarmingly.-lu. bring/keep sb's temperature down» I gave him paracetamol to bring his temperature down.-lu. measure/monitor sb's temperature» Nurses measured my temperature each hour.–Adjectives-lu. an above-normal/high/raging temperature» I had a raging temperarature.-lu. a slight temperature» He's got a slight temperature.-lu. a normal temperature» Your blood pressure and temperature are normal.–Prepositions-lu. a temperature of [103°, etc.]» She has a temperature of 102°.• • • Extra Examples:» The temperature today reached 25°C.» Your sweater will shrink if you wash it at too high a temperature.» It seems these ants can tolerate temperatures which would kill other species.» The fridge keeps food at a constant temperature.» Shall I give you the temperature in Celsius or in Fahrenheit?noun [U] (OF A SITUATION) ► F0 If you say that the temperature in a particular situation is rising, you mean that it is likely to become violent because people have become angry: » The temperature of the discussion started to rise as each side added its own arguments.Thesaurus+: ↑Increasing and intensifyingThesaurus+: ↑MoodsWord partners for temperature• temperatures ♯drop/♯fall/♯plummet/♯plunge• temperatures ♯rise/♯soar• temperatures ♯hover around [30 degrees/10 degrees]• ♯take sb's temperature• ♯average/♯extreme/♯high/♯low temperatures• ♯at a temperature of sth |
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