thermal

US /ˈθɝː.məl/
UK /ˈθɝː.məl/
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1.

热的, 热量的

relating to heat

:
The house has excellent thermal insulation.
这房子有很好的隔热性能。
We need to consider the thermal expansion of the materials.
我们需要考虑材料的膨胀。
2.

保暖的, 隔热的

designed to retain heat

:
She wore thermal underwear to stay warm in the cold weather.
她在寒冷的天气里穿着保暖内衣。
The hikers packed thermal blankets for their trip.
徒步旅行者为他们的旅行准备了保暖毯。
1.

热气流, 上升气流

an ascending current of warm air, used by gliders and birds to gain height

:
The glider caught a strong thermal and soared upwards.
滑翔机捕捉到一股强劲的热气流,向上翱翔。
Birds often circle in thermals to conserve energy.
鸟类经常在热气流中盘旋以节省能量。