frost

US /frɑːst/
UK /frɑːst/
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1.

霜, 霜冻

a deposit of small white ice crystals formed on the ground or other surfaces when the temperature falls below freezing point

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The car windshield was covered in a thick layer of frost.
汽车挡风玻璃上覆盖着一层厚厚的霜。
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There was a heavy frost last night, so be careful on the roads.
昨晚有大霜，所以路上要小心。
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rimehoarfrostice
2.

霜冻期, 严寒

a period of cold weather when the temperature is below freezing

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The region experiences severe frosts in winter.
该地区冬季会经历严重的霜冻。
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The plants were damaged by the early frost.
植物被早期的霜冻损坏了。
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freezecold snapwinter
1.

结霜, 使结霜

cover (a surface) with frost

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The cold air began to frost the windows.
冷空气开始使窗户结霜。
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The ground was frosted over by morning.
到早上地面已经结霜了。
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freezeice overrime
2.

装饰, 加糖霜

decorate (a cake, cookie, or pastry) with frosting

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She decided to frost the cupcakes with vanilla icing.
她决定用香草糖霜装饰纸杯蛋糕。
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The baker expertly frosted each cookie with intricate designs.
面包师熟练地用复杂的图案装饰了每一块饼干。
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iceglazedecorate
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frostingfrosted