thaw

柯林斯词典

1. V-I When ice, snow, or something else that is frozen thaws, it melts. (冰雪等) 融化
It's so cold the snow doesn't get a chance to thaw. 天气太冷了，积雪都没机会融化。
2. N-COUNT A thaw is a period of warmer weather when snow and ice melt, usually at the end of winter. (通常指冬末的) 解冻期
We slogged through the mud of an early spring thaw. 我们在初春解冻期的泥泞里艰难跋涉。
3. V-T/V-I When you thaw frozen food or when it thaws, you leave it in a place where it can reach room temperature so that it is ready for use. 解冻
Always thaw pastry thoroughly. 一定要让油酥面团完全解冻。
4. PHRASAL VERB Thaw out means the same as . 解冻
Thaw it out completely before reheating in a saucepan. 将之完全解冻后，放到平底锅里重新加热。