warm1 /wɔːm $ wɔːrm/ ●●● S2 W2 adjectiveadj 1 be warm 暖和HOT slightly hot, especially in a pleasant way 暖和的,温暖的,温热的 OPP cool → warmth The house was lovely and warm. 那房子漂亮温暖。
I hope we get some warm weather soon. 我希望天气很快就会回暖。
I’ve put your dinner in the oven to keep it warm. 我把你的饭菜放进了烤箱里保温。
► see thesaurus at hot 2 feel warm 感到暖和HOT if you are warm, your body is at a comfortable temperature 〔身体〕暖和的,温暖的 Are you warm enough? 你够暖和吗?
keep/stay warm (=wear enough clothes not to feel cold) 保暖 Make sure you keep warm! 一定要穿暖和点!
You’ll be as warm as toast in that sleeping bag. 睡在那个睡袋里你会很暖和的。
3 clothes/buildings 衣服/建筑物HOT clothes or buildings that are warm can keep in heat or keep out cold 保暖的,防寒的 Here, put on your nice warm coat. 来,穿上你舒适暖和的大衣。
4 friendly 友善的FRIENDLY friendly or making someone feel comfortable and relaxed 热情的,热忱的 a warm, reassuring smile 热情亲切的微笑
Please give a warm welcome to our special guest. 请热烈欢迎我们的特邀嘉宾。
a warm glow of satisfaction 由衷的满足
The Hungarian people are warm and friendly. 匈牙利人民热情友好。
► see thesaurus at friendly 5. colour 颜色CC warm colours contain the colours red, yellow, and orange, which make you feel comfortable and happy 暖色调的 OPP cool 6 correct 正确的DGCORRECT [not before noun] used especially in games to say that someone is near to guessing the correct answer or finding a hidden object 〔尤指游戏中〕即将猜中〔答案〕的,快要找到〔隐藏物〕的 OPP cold You’re getting warmer. 你快要猜中了。
—warmness noun [uncountableU]