ice-cold

/ˌaɪs ˈkəʊld/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌaɪs ˈkəʊld/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈīs-ˈkōld/ (ame, mw)

ice-cold — adjective

1. so cold that it feels close to freezing.

1.形容詞B1
釋義

so cold that it feels close to freezing.

例句

Kian poured ice-cold water over his face after the long run.

ice-cold + water after exercise

An ice-cold wind hit Yael as she left the train station.

ice-cold + weather noun

同義詞
  • freezing

    Often stronger and can suggest discomfort or weather more directly.

  • icy

    Often suggests an ice-like surface or feel, not just low temperature.

  • chilled

    Usually used for food and drink that have been cooled on purpose.

反義詞
  • warm

    A mild opposite for temperature.

  • hot

    A stronger opposite that suggests high heat.

文法句型

ice-cold + noun

be + ice-cold

用法筆記

Most often used for drinks, weather, body parts, or surfaces. It is stronger than 'cold' and usually describes a literal temperature.

常見錯誤

❌The juice was very ice-cold.
✅The juice was ice-cold.
💡'Ice-cold' already includes the idea of being extremely cold.