thawing
US /ˈθɔːɪŋ/
UK /ˈθɔːɪŋ/
动词
1.
解冻, 融化
become liquid or soft as a result of warming
示例:
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The ice cream is thawing quickly in the sun.
冰淇淋在阳光下迅速融化。
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The ground is finally thawing after the long winter.
漫长的冬天过后，地面终于解冻了。
2.
放松, 缓和
become friendlier or more relaxed
示例:
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After a few drinks, he started thawing out and telling jokes.
喝了几杯酒后，他开始放松并讲笑话。
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Her cold demeanor slowly started thawing as she got to know us.
随着她对我们的了解，她冷淡的态度慢慢开始缓和。