thaw
US /θɑː/
UK /θɑː/
1.
cair, melebur
become liquid or soft as a result of warming
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Let the frozen chicken thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Biarkan ayam beku cair dalam peti sejuk semalaman.
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The ice on the lake began to thaw as the temperature rose.
Ais di tasik mula cair apabila suhu meningkat.
2.
berlembut, menjadi mesra
become friendlier or more relaxed
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After a few drinks, he started to thaw and tell jokes.
Selepas beberapa minuman, dia mula berlembut dan bercerita jenaka.
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Her cold demeanor began to thaw as she got to know the team better.
Sikap dinginnya mula berlembut apabila dia mengenali pasukan dengan lebih baik.
1.
pencairan, peleburan
a period of warmer weather that melts ice and snow
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The sudden thaw caused flooding in the low-lying areas.
Pencairan tiba-tiba menyebabkan banjir di kawasan rendah.
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We are hoping for a quick thaw so we can start gardening.
Kami berharap untuk pencairan cepat supaya kami boleh mula berkebun.