cold
/kəʊld/ · /koʊld/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #213 in the learning path
冷的；寒冷的
Definitions
adj. Having a low temperature or feeling a lack of warmth.
冷的；寒冷的
n. A common illness causing sneezing, coughing, and a runny nose.
感冒
adj. Showing little friendliness, affection, or sympathy.
冷淡的；不友好的
Example
My hands were cold, so I put on gloves.
我的手很冷，于是戴上了手套。
Cold weather can increase household energy costs, placing additional pressure on families with limited incomes.
寒冷天气会增加家庭能源开支，给收入有限的家庭带来额外压力。
Collocations
- cold weather
- catch a cold
- have a cold
- a cold welcome
Word family
- coldness (n.)
- coldly (adv.)
Synonyms
- chilly
Antonyms
- hot
- warm
Usage tip
“觉得冷”用be cold；“感冒了”用have a cold。
FAQ
- What does cold mean?
- Having a low temperature or feeling a lack of warmth. A common illness causing sneezing, coughing, and a runny nose. Showing little friendliness, affection, or sympathy.
- How is cold pronounced?
- UK /kəʊld/, US /koʊld/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
