frost
/frɒst/ · /frɔːst/
CEFR level B2Topic NatureWord #4331 in the learning path
霜；霜冻
Definitions
n. Thin ice crystals on surfaces, or weather that forms them.
霜；霜冻
v. To cover or become covered with a thin layer of ice.
结霜于；覆以霜
v. To cover a cake with a sweet, creamy topping.
给糕点涂糖霜
Example
A thin frost covered the grass outside our kitchen.
厨房外的草地上覆盖着一层薄霜。
Unexpected spring frost can damage young crops, reducing yields and increasing financial pressure on farmers.
突如其来的春季霜冻会损伤幼苗，降低产量并增加农民的经济压力。
Collocations
- a sharp frost
- ground frost
- frost damage
- frost a cake
Word family
- frosty (adj.)
- frosted (adj.)
- frosting (n.)
Usage tip
frost是霜，不是雪；涂糖霜这一动词义多见于美语。
FAQ
- What does frost mean?
- Thin ice crystals on surfaces, or weather that forms them. To cover or become covered with a thin layer of ice. To cover a cake with a sweet, creamy topping.
- How is frost pronounced?
- UK /frɒst/, US /frɔːst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
