thaw

US /θɑː/
UK /θɑː/
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解凍, 融化

become liquid or soft as a result of warming

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Let the frozen chicken thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
讓冷凍雞肉在冰箱裡解凍一晚。
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The ice on the lake began to thaw as the temperature rose.
隨著溫度升高，湖上的冰開始融化。
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meltdefrostunfreezesoftenliquefy
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放鬆, 緩和

become friendlier or more relaxed

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After a few drinks, he started to thaw and tell jokes.
喝了幾杯酒後，他開始放鬆並講笑話。
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Her cold demeanor began to thaw as she got to know the team better.
隨著她對團隊的了解加深，她冷淡的態度開始緩和。
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relaxunbendsoftenloosen upbecome friendlier
1.

融雪, 解凍期

a period of warmer weather that melts ice and snow

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The sudden thaw caused flooding in the low-lying areas.
突如其來的融雪導致低窪地區洪水氾濫。
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We are hoping for a quick thaw so we can start gardening.
我們希望快速解凍，這樣我們就可以開始園藝了。
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meltdefrostwarmingsoftening
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thaw out