Definitions
v. To become liquid through heat, or make something become liquid
融化；使熔化
v. To become gentler emotionally, or make someone feel this way
使心软；使感动
Example
The butter melted quickly in the warm pan.
黄油在温热的平底锅里很快就化了。
As global temperatures rise, mountain glaciers melt faster, threatening freshwater supplies for communities downstream.
随着全球气温上升，山地冰川融化加快，威胁着下游社区的淡水供应。
Collocations
- melt ice
- melt away
- melt someone's heart
Word family
- melting (adj.)
- molten (adj.)
Antonyms
- freeze
- solidify
Usage tip
melt指受热融化；dissolve指溶于液体。
FAQ
- What does melt mean?
- To become liquid through heat, or make something become liquid To become gentler emotionally, or make someone feel this way
- How is melt pronounced?
- UK /melt/, US /melt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
