refrigerator
/rɪˈfrɪdʒəreɪtə/ · /rɪˈfrɪdʒəreɪtər/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1460 in the learning path
冰箱；冷藏柜
Definitions
n. an appliance that keeps food and drinks cold
冰箱；冷藏柜
Example
Put the milk in the refrigerator before it spoils.
把牛奶放进冰箱，免得变质。
Replacing an old refrigerator with an efficient model can reduce household electricity consumption significantly.
用节能型号替换旧冰箱，可以显著减少家庭用电量。
Collocations
- open the refrigerator
- store food in the refrigerator
- refrigerator door
Word family
- refrigerate (v.)
- refrigeration (n.)
- refrigerated (adj.)
Synonyms
- fridge
Usage tip
日常口语常用fridge；freezer专指冷冻柜或冷冻室。
FAQ
- What does refrigerator mean?
- an appliance that keeps food and drinks cold
- How is refrigerator pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈfrɪdʒəreɪtə/, US /rɪˈfrɪdʒəreɪtər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
