cool
cool — 動詞
- coolpresent simple I / you / we / they
- cools3rd person singular
- cooling-ing form
- cooledpast simple
1. to become colder in temperature, or to make something colder — for example, lett
冷卻；變涼
使溫度降低或變涼
to become colder in temperature, or to make something colder — for example, letting hot soup sit until it is safe to eat, or running a fan over a warm surface.
Brooke waited for the soup to cool before taking a careful sip.
Brooke 等湯涼了才小心地喝了一口。
intransitive: [noun] + cool + before [gerund]
The engine needs at least twenty minutes to cool after a long drive.
引擎在長途行駛後需要至少二十分鐘冷卻。
A gentle breeze from the ocean cooled the sunbathers on the beach.
海上的微風讓沙灘上的日光浴者涼快了不少。
Shirin cooled the freshly baked cake on a wire rack before adding icing.
Shirin 把剛烤好的蛋糕放在網架上放涼，才開始加糖霜。
As evening fell, the desert air began to cool very quickly.
夜幕降臨時，沙漠的空氣開始迅速變涼。
- chill
more active — implies putting something in a cold place or adding ice
- refrigerate
more formal and specific to storing food at cold temperatures
- cool down
phrasal verb, interchangeable for gradual loss of heat
文法句型
cool + [object]
[subject] + cool
cool + down/off
用法筆記
Can be used transitively (cool something) or intransitively (something cools). Often paired with 'down' (cool down) for gradual cooling over time. The verb is distinct from the adjective 'cool,' which describes the state rather than the process.
常見錯誤
2. if a feeling or emotion such as anger, passion, excitement, or love cools, it be
減弱；平息
情緒或感情強度降低
if a feeling or emotion such as anger, passion, excitement, or love cools, it becomes less strong or intense — for example, an argument fading after people take time apart.
Hari let his anger cool before speaking to his sister again.
Hari 讓自己先消消氣，再跟妹妹說話。
emotion + cool + before [action]
Amelia's excitement about the trip cooled once she saw the total cost.
Amelia 對那趟旅行的興奮在得知總費用後降溫了。
The warmth between the two friends cooled after years of distance.
兩位朋友之間的情誼在多年疏遠後逐漸淡化。
Give your anger time to cool off before you send that email.
先讓自己冷靜下來，不要生氣，再去寄那封電子郵件。
Kabir hoped his passion for art would never cool as he grew older.
Kabir 希望自己對藝術的熱情隨著年紀增長永遠不會消退。
文法句型
[emotion] + cool
[emotion] + cool off/down
用法筆記
Subject is always an emotion or feeling (anger, passion, excitement, love, friendship). Often used with 'off' or 'down' (cool off, cool down). Not used transitively in this sense — you cannot 'cool someone's anger' directly; instead, 'the anger cooled' or 'he cooled down.'
常見錯誤
3. when a country's economy, a market, or a business slows down in its growth or le
降溫；趨緩
經濟活動速度放慢
when a country's economy, a market, or a business slows down in its growth or level of activity — for instance, a property market that stops climbing quickly after a long period of rising prices.
The housing market has cooled after several years of rapid price increases.
房市在經歷數年快速上漲之後已經降溫。
market + cool + after [period of growth]
Hoa noticed that sales in her shop cooled during the winter months.
Hoa 發現她的店在冬季月份的銷售額趨緩了。
The national economy cooled last year, so banks became more careful with loans.
去年全國經濟成長放緩，銀行放貸變得更加謹慎。
Investors sold shares when the technology sector began to cool.
科技產業開始降溫時，投資人紛紛賣出持股。
Rising interest rates caused the once-hot property market to cool off.
利率上升導致一度火熱的房地產市場冷卻下來。
- slow down
more general and informal, not limited to economic contexts
- decelerate
more formal, common in economic writing
文法句型
[economy/market/business] + cool
[economy] + cool off
用法筆記
Subject is always the economy, a market, a sector, or business activity. Colloquially interchangeable with 'cool off.' Often found in financial news and economic reports. Not used transitively in this sense.
常見錯誤
cool — 名詞
1. the pleasantly low level of warmth that you feel in a shaded spot or at a certai
涼爽
涼爽宜人的氣溫或環境
the pleasantly low level of warmth that you feel in a shaded spot or at a certain time, often offering relief when conditions are hotter
After a long hike, we sat in the cool of the forest and drank water.
長途健行後，我們坐在涼爽的森林裡喝水。
the cool of [place]
The cool of the morning was perfect for a run along the river.
早晨的涼爽非常適合沿著河邊跑步。
Adaeze opened all the windows to let in the cool of the evening.
Adaeze 打開所有窗戶，讓傍晚的涼風吹進來。
The cool of the shade made the afternoon picnic much more pleasant.
樹蔭下的涼爽讓下午的野餐愉快了許多。
- heat
the opposite sensory experience
文法句型
the cool of [place/time]
用法筆記
This noun is uncountable and is almost always used in the singular form with 'the', in the pattern 'the cool of [place/time]'. Common combinations include 'the cool of the evening', 'the cool of the shade', and 'the cool of the night'.
常見錯誤
2. the ability to remain calm and in control of your feelings, especially when deal
冷靜
面對壓力時保持鎮定
the ability to remain calm and in control of your feelings, especially when dealing with pressure, stress, or conflict
Beatrix kept her cool during the tense business meeting.
Beatrix 在緊張的商務會議中保持冷靜。
keep your cool — remain calm
Ryu lost his cool when the waiter brought the wrong order for the third time.
當服務生第三次送錯餐點時，Ryu 終於發脾氣了。
lose your cool — become angry
Lakan managed to keep his cool even when the power went out during his presentation.
Lakan 即使在簡報時停電了，也設法保持冷靜。
Sivan took a deep breath and tried to keep her cool during the heated debate.
Sivan 深吸一口氣，在激烈的辯論中努力保持冷靜。
文法句型
keep/lose/hold your cool
用法筆記
This sense is almost entirely restricted to fixed phrases — 'keep your cool' (stay calm), 'lose your cool' (become angry), and less commonly 'hold your cool'. It cannot be used with numbers ('two cools') or indefinite articles ('a cool').
常見錯誤
cool — 形容詞
- coolpositive
- coolercomparative
- coolestsuperlative
1. having a temperature that is somewhere between warm and cold; not hot and not fr
涼的
溫度適中，不熱也不冷
having a temperature that is somewhere between warm and cold; not hot and not freezing cold.
The morning air felt cool against her skin as she stepped outside.
她踏出家門時，早晨的空氣涼涼地拂在皮膚上。
cool + noun: describing air, water, breeze, room, cellar
Élise poured herself a glass of cool water from the fridge.
Élise 從冰箱倒了杯涼水。
The cellar stays cool all year, which is perfect for storing wine.
地窖全年保持涼爽，非常適合儲存葡萄酒。
The stone floor felt cool under Walid's bare feet on a warm evening.
溫暖的傍晚，石頭地板在 Walid 的光腳下感覺涼涼的。
用法筆記
This is the most basic temperature sense. It differs from sense 2 (PLEASANTLY COLD) in that it is neutral — the coolness may or may not be welcome.
2. giving a comfortable, refreshing feeling of being slightly cold, especially when
涼爽的
令人感到舒適清涼的
giving a comfortable, refreshing feeling of being slightly cold, especially when the weather is hot or you feel too warm.
A cool breeze from the ocean made the hot afternoon much more bearable.
海面吹來一陣涼風，讓炎熱的午後好過多了。
pleasant coolness after heat; often with sea, shade, breeze
Putri wore a light cotton dress to stay cool in the tropical heat.
Putri 穿了一件輕薄的棉質洋裝，在熱帶高溫中保持涼爽。
The children ran through the cool spray of the garden sprinkler.
孩子們跑過花園灑水器噴出的涼涼水花。
The hikers sat in the cool shade of a big tree and drank iced tea.
登山者坐在大樹的涼蔭下，喝著冰茶。
- refreshing
focuses on the pleasant relief from heat
- fresh
can mean pleasantly cool, especially for air
- stuffy
unpleasantly warm and lacking fresh air
常見錯誤
3. slightly too cold, especially for something that is supposed to be hot or warm,
涼掉的
溫度偏低、不夠熱的
slightly too cold, especially for something that is supposed to be hot or warm, in a way that is uncomfortable or disappointing.
The soup had gone cool, so she put it back on the stove to heat up.
湯已經涼掉了，所以她放回爐子上加熱。
gone cool = became too cold for the intended use (food/drink)
Defne pulled on a sweater because the room felt a bit cool.
Defne 因為覺得房間有點冷，便披上一件毛衣。
The bath water was already cool by the time he finished his phone call.
等他講完電話時，洗澡水已經涼了。
The pizza turned cool while they waited for the delivery driver to arrive.
他們等外送員送披薩來的時候，披薩都已經涼掉了。
用法筆記
This sense describes a temperature that disappoints because it is below what is wanted. It often applies to food, drink, or rooms that should be warm or hot. Frequently used with the verbs 'go' (go cool), 'get' (get cool), or 'turn' (turn cool).
4. able to stay calm and in control of your emotions when facing a difficult, dange
冷靜的
在壓力下不慌張、不受情緒影響
able to stay calm and in control of your emotions when facing a difficult, dangerous, or stressful situation.
Mauricio remained cool during the emergency and called for help right away.
Mauricio 在緊急情況下保持冷靜，立刻打電話求救。
remain / stay / keep cool = stay calm under pressure
The negotiator stayed cool even when both sides began shouting at each other.
即使雙方開始對彼此大吼，談判者依然保持冷靜。
Jack took a deep breath and told himself to keep cool before his job interview.
Jack 深吸一口氣，告訴自己在工作面試前要保持冷靜。
Tara stayed cool during her driving test even after she almost hit a cone.
Tara 考駕照時差點撞到三角錐，但她依然保持冷靜。
用法筆記
Common in fixed phrases: keep cool, stay cool, remain cool, play it cool (see idiom). Frequently used in advice or instructions to someone who is becoming agitated.
常見錯誤
5. willing to agree with a plan, suggestion, or situation without any objection or
沒問題的
可以接受、不反對的
willing to agree with a plan, suggestion, or situation without any objection or hesitation.
We can meet at six if that is cool with you.
如果六點見面你可以接受的話，我們就約六點。
cool with [someone]: used to check or state agreement
Ryo said it was cool for us to use his apartment while he was away.
Ryo 說他在不在的時候我們都可以用他的公寓，沒問題。
Tara asked whether the new deadline was cool, and everyone nodded.
Tara 問新的截止日期大家覺得行不行，每個人都點了點頭。
If it is cool with your parents, we can take the train instead of driving.
如果你爸媽不反對，我們可以搭火車去，不用開車。
- uncomfortable with
feeling uneasy about a suggestion
用法筆記
Predicative only — cannot go before a noun (❌ a cool plan in this sense). Typically followed by 'with + person' or 'for + person + to-infinitive'. Highly informal; not appropriate for formal writing or business correspondence.
常見錯誤
6. fashionable, stylish, and admired by others, especially within youth culture or
時髦的
很潮、受人欣賞的
fashionable, stylish, and admired by others, especially within youth culture or popular trends.
Yasmin thought the vintage jacket was really cool.
Yasmin 覺得那件復古夾克真的很酷。
informal adjective of approval for style/fashion
That café is the coolest spot in town among university students.
那間咖啡館是大學生之間最潮的據點。
Christopher bought a pair of cool sunglasses from the new store near the station.
Christopher 在車站附近的新店買了一副很潮的太陽眼鏡。
Mira thinks indie bands are cooler than pop groups these days.
Mira 覺得現在獨立樂團比流行樂團更潮。
用法筆記
This sense is distinct from sense 7 (EXCELLENT) in the next batch: sense 6 focuses on fashion, style, and trendiness, while sense 7 expresses general approval ('That movie was so cool!'). Senses 6 and 7 overlap in informal speech but are kept separate here for clarity.
7. an informal word used to show that you think something is of high quality, attra
很棒的；酷的
表示喜歡或讚賞
an informal word used to show that you think something is of high quality, attractive, or enjoyable
Naoko showed us a cool app that translates speech into text instantly.
Naoko 向我們展示了一個很酷的應用程式，可以把語音即時轉成文字。
informal praise: 'a cool [thing]' pattern
Otis booked a table at that cool new sushi place downtown.
Otis 在市區那家很酷的新壽司店訂了位。
The concert was really cool — the band played for nearly three hours.
那場演唱會真的很酷——樂團整整表演了將近三小時。
Antonia thinks the new superhero film is way cooler than the previous one.
Antonia 覺得新的超級英雄電影比上一部酷多了。
- terrible
the opposite in terms of quality judgment
用法筆記
Heavily used in informal spoken language, especially among younger speakers. Avoid in formal writing or academic contexts, where alternatives like 'excellent,' 'outstanding,' or 'impressive' are more appropriate.
8. good enough or suitable for a particular situation, even if not perfect
可以；沒問題
表示情況可接受
good enough or suitable for a particular situation, even if not perfect
Samir checked with his sister: 'Is it cool if I borrow your laptop for the evening?'
Samir 問他妹妹：「我晚上借用你的筆電，可以嗎？」
'Is it cool if...?' — checking permission informally
Talia said Friday at two was cool with her, so we booked the meeting room.
Talia 說星期五兩點她沒問題，所以我們就訂了會議室。
'cool with [sb]' — expressing agreement
If everyone is cool about the new schedule, we will start next week.
如果大家都對新時程沒問題，我們下週就開始。
Camille asked whether Tuesday at six would be cool for a study session at the library.
Camille 問星期二六點在圖書館唸書是否可以。
- unacceptable
the opposite in terms of suitability
文法句型
cool with [sb]
cool if [clause]
用法筆記
Common in questions to check if a plan or suggestion is agreeable. The structures 'Is it cool if...?' and 'Are you cool with that?' are frequent conversational patterns. Almost never used in formal written English.
常見錯誤
9. describes particular shades on the blue-green side of the colour wheel, which te
冷色調的
藍、綠等讓人冷靜的顏色
describes particular shades on the blue-green side of the colour wheel, which tend to produce a calm feeling
The hospital waiting room uses cool colours on the walls to help patients relax.
醫院的候診室牆壁採用冷色調，讓病人放鬆。
attributive: 'cool colours' before noun
Amira chose a cool green palette for her living room to match the seaside view.
Amira 為客廳挑了冷綠色的色系，搭配海景。
Interior designers often recommend cool tones for bedrooms to create a restful mood.
室內設計師常建議在臥室使用冷色調，營造放鬆的氛圍。
Kabir painted his office a cool shade of blue to stay focused during long meetings.
Kabir 把辦公室漆成冷藍色系，以便在長時間會議中保持專注。
- cold
can describe colour but sounds less natural and has negative emotional associations
- warm
describes colours like red, orange, and yellow that suggest heat and energy
用法筆記
Opposite of 'warm colours' (red, orange, yellow). Used mainly in colour theory, interior design, painting, and fashion contexts. Cool colours are associated with calmness, water, and distance in visual arts.
10. behaving in a way that shows a lack of warmth, kindness, or interest toward othe
冷淡；不友善
缺乏熱情或興趣的態度
behaving in a way that shows a lack of warmth, kindness, or interest toward other people
Christopher's proposal received a cool response from the board, who asked almost no questions.
Christopher 的提案在董事會上反應冷淡，幾乎沒有人提問。
'a cool response' — describing a reaction
When Niran tried to apologize, Henrik gave him a cool stare and turned away.
Niran 試圖道歉，但 Henrik 冷冷地看了他一眼便轉身走開。
The atmosphere at the family dinner was cool after the argument about the inheritance.
爭論遺產之後，那場家庭聚餐的氣氛一直很冷淡。
The waiter gave us a cool look when we asked to split the bill six ways.
我們要求把帳單分成六份時，服務生冷冷地看了我們一眼。
用法筆記
Often describes a temporary behaviour, look, or reception (e.g. 'a cool stare,' 'a cool welcome') rather than a person's permanent personality. Close synonyms include 'cold,' 'reserved,' and 'distant,' but 'cool' is usually weaker — it suggests politeness without warmth rather than outright hostility.
11. used immediately in front of a number to stress that an amount of money is unexp
整整；高達
強調金額龐大
used immediately in front of a number to stress that an amount of money is unexpectedly big
The vintage watch at the auction sold for a cool two hundred thousand dollars.
拍賣會上那只古董手錶以整整二十萬美元的價格賣出。
attributive before amount: 'a cool [sum]' pattern
Bilal earned a cool million from the sale of his tech startup last year.
Bilal 去年出售他的科技新創公司，整整賺了一百萬。
The developer paid a cool three million for the corner lot near the waterfront.
建商以整整三百萬美元買下了水岸邊的那塊角地。
A private collector bought the painting for a cool eight hundred thousand at the auction.
一位私人藏家在拍賣會上以整整八十萬美元買下了那幅畫。
- a whopping
conveys surprising largeness but can be used with non-money quantities too
- a full
emphasizes completeness rather than impressiveness
文法句型
cool + [amount]
用法筆記
Always placed directly before the number — never after the amount. The register is informal, often suggesting admiration or mild envy at the size of the sum. This sense is used exclusively with amounts of money, not other quantities such as distance, weight, or time.
常見錯誤
cool — 副詞
1. behaving or speaking in a relaxed, confident way that hides any worry or excitem
從容；酷酷地
以從容不迫的態度行事或說話
behaving or speaking in a relaxed, confident way that hides any worry or excitement you feel
Asher tried to play it cool when the interviewer asked a tough question.
Asher 在面試官問了棘手的問題時，試圖保持冷靜從容。
fixed phrase: play it cool
When Daichi heard the good news, he played it cool and just smiled.
Daichi 聽到好消息時，只是淡定地微笑了一下。
Élise told herself to take it cool and not rush into a decision.
Élise 告訴自己要冷靜下來，不要急著做決定。
Dylan tried to act cool when the librarian asked who tore the book.
Dylan 在圖書館員問是誰撕破了書的時候，試圖裝作若無其事。
- coolly
the standard adverb form; used in both formal and informal contexts
- calmly
more formal; describes a controlled, untroubled manner
- nonchalantly
describes a deliberately casual attitude, similar to 'cool' but more formal
文法句型
play it cool
take it cool
keep it cool
用法筆記
Mostly used in fixed spoken phrases. In formal or written English, the adverb 'coolly' is preferred: 'She coolly answered each question.'
常見錯誤
cool — 感嘆詞
1. a word people say to show they like something, agree with a suggestion, or under
酷；好
表示贊同、喜歡或了解的回應
a word people say to show they like something, agree with a suggestion, or understand information they have just heard
Cool! I got a ticket to the concert this weekend.
酷！我買到這個週末演唱會的門票了！
exclamation showing enthusiasm about good news
A: The train leaves at eight. B: Cool, I will be ready.
A：火車八點開。 B：好，我會準備好。
Cool! We are having pizza for dinner tonight.
酷！我們今晚要吃披薩！
A: I finished the report early. B: Cool! Let me take a look.
A：我提早完成了報告。 B：酷！讓我看看。
用法筆記
As a standalone exclamation, "Cool!" was very widely used from the 1980s to the early 2000s. It now sounds slightly dated among younger English speakers, who may prefer alternatives such as "Nice!" or "Awesome!" It can express enthusiasm, agreement, or simply show that you have heard and understood what someone told you.