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单词 warm
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
warm /wɔrm/USA pronunciation   adj., -er, -est, v. 
adj. 
    1. having or giving out moderate heat:a warm climate.
    2. having a sensation of bodily heat:to be warm from a fever.
    3. conserving warmth:warm clothes.
    4. suggestive of warmth, as by being friendly, affectionate, sympathetic, or hearty:a warm heart; warm friends.
    5. heated or angry:a warm debate.
    6. strong or fresh:a warm scent.
    7. Games close to something being searched for, as in a game:[be + ~]You're getting warmer.

    v. 
    1. to (cause to) become warm: [+ object (+ up)]warmed himself (up) by the fire.[no object* ~ + up]I just couldn't warm up.
    2. to heat or cook (something) so it can be used again, as leftovers: [+ up + object]Warm up the stew.[+ object + up]Warm the stew up.
    3. to (cause to) become excited, enthusiastic, cheerful, vital, etc.: [+ object]a little wine to warm the company.[ no obj;
      + to ]:She began to warm to the topic.
    4. to inspire with kindly feeling;
      affect with lively pleasure:[+ object]It warms my soul to hear you say that.
    5. to grow kindly or sympathetic to or toward:[+ to/toward + object]My heart warmed toward him.
    6. warm up, [no object]
      • Sportto prepare for strong exercise by performing mild or moderate exercise.
      • to increase in excitement, intensity, or violence:The arguments began to warm up.
      • to become friendlier or more receptive.
    warm•er, n. [countable]
    warm•ish, adj. 
    warm•ly, adv. 
    warm•ness, n. [uncountable]

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
warm  (wôrm),USA pronunciation adj., -er, -est, v., n. 
adj. 
    1. having or giving out a moderate degree of heat, as perceived by the senses:a warm bath.
    2. of or at a moderately high temperature;
      characterized by comparatively high temperature:a warm oven;a warm climate;a warm summer.
    3. having a sensation of bodily heat:to be warm from fast walking.
    4. conserving or maintaining warmth or heat:warm clothes.
    5. (of colors) suggestive of warmth;
      inclining toward red or orange rather than toward green or blue.
    6. characterized by or showing lively feelings, passions, emotions, sympathies, etc.:a warm heart; warm interest.
    7. strongly attached;
      intimate:warm friends.
    8. cordial or hearty:a warm welcome.
    9. heated, irritated, or angry:to become warm when contradicted.
    10. animated, lively, brisk, or vigorous:a warm debate.
    11. strong or fresh:a warm scent.
    12. Gamesclose to something sought, as in a game.
    13. uncomfortable or unpleasant:His opponents made things so warm that he decided to quit.
    14. British Termswell off;
      in easy circumstances.

    v.t. 
    1. to make warm;
      heat (often fol. by up):to warm one's hands; to warm up a room.
    2. to heat or cook (something) for reuse, as leftovers (usually fol. by over or up):to warm up yesterday's stew.
    3. to excite enthusiasm, ardor, cheerfulness, or vitality in (someone):The wine soon warmed the company.
    4. to inspire with kindly feeling;
      affect with lively pleasure:It warms my soul to hear you say that.
    5. to fill (a person, crowd, etc.) with strong feelings, as hatred, anger, or zeal:Restrictions had warmed the crew to the point of mutiny.

    v.i. 
    1. to become warm or warmer (often fol. by up):The room will warm up when the fire gets going.
    2. to become ardent, enthusiastic, animated, etc. (often fol. by up or to):The speaker quickly warmed to her subject.
    3. to grow kindly, friendly, or sympathetically disposed (often fol. by to or toward):My heart warms toward him.
    4. Sport warm down, to conclude or follow a period of strenuous physical exercise by walking or gentle stretching.
    5. Sport warm the bench, to serve as a substitute who rarely plays in a game:The young outfielder warmed the bench for the Yankees last season.
    6. warm up:
      • Show Businessto prepare for a game, sports contest, dance, etc., by moderate exercise or practice beforehand.
      • to increase in excitement, intensity, violence, etc.:The racial situation was warming up.
      • to become friendlier or more receptive:No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't warm up to that proposal.
      • Show Business[Radio and Television.]to entertain (an audience) prior to a broadcast to increase receptiveness.

    n. 
    1. Informal Termsa warming:Sit by the fire and have a nice warm.
    • bef. 900; (adjective, adjectival) Middle English werm, warm, Old English wearm; cognate with German warm, Old Norse varmr; (verb, verbal) Middle English warmen, wermen, Old English werman, wirman (transitive), wearmian (intransitive), both akin to the adjective, adjectival; (noun, nominal) derivative of the verb, verbal
    warmer, n. 
    warmish, adj. 
    warmly, adv. 
    warmness, n. 
      • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged lukewarm, tepid, heated.
      • 6.See corresponding entry in Unabridged hearty, enthusiastic, fervent, fervid, emotional, ardent.
      • 7.See corresponding entry in Unabridged friendly, close.
      • 8.See corresponding entry in Unabridged fervent.
      • 9.See corresponding entry in Unabridged annoyed, vexed, irate, furious.
      • 10.See corresponding entry in Unabridged vehement.
      • 17.See corresponding entry in Unabridged animate, excite, waken, stir, rouse, arouse.
      • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged –3, 5, 8. cool.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
warm /wɔːm/ adj
  1. characterized by or having a moderate degree of heat; moderately hot
  2. maintaining or imparting heat: a warm coat
  3. having or showing ready affection, kindliness, etc: a warm personality
  4. lively, vigorous, or passionate: a warm debate
  5. cordial or enthusiastic; ardent: warm support
  6. quickly or easily aroused: a warm temper
  7. (of colours) predominantly red or yellow in tone
  8. (of a scent, trail, etc) recently made; strong
  9. near to finding a hidden object or discovering or guessing facts, as in children's games
  10. informal uncomfortable or disagreeable, esp because of the proximity of danger
vb
  1. (sometimes followed by up) to raise or be raised in temperature; make or become warm or warmer
  2. when intr, often followed by to: to make or become excited, enthusiastic, etc (about): he warmed to the idea of buying a new car
  3. (intransitive) often followed by to: to feel affection, kindness, etc (for someone): I warmed to her mother from the start
n
  1. informal a warm place or area: come into the warm
  2. informal the act or an instance of warming or being warmed

See also warm upEtymology: Old English wearm; related to Old Frisian, Old Saxon warm, Old Norse varmr

ˈwarmer n ˈwarmish adj ˈwarmly adv ˈwarmness n
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