unfrozen

/ʌnˈfrəʊ.zən/ (bre, ipa) · [ənfrˈozɪn] /ʌnˈfroʊ.zən/ (ame, ipa) · [ənfrˈozɪn] /ˌən-ˈfrō-zᵊn How to pronounce unfrozen (audio)/ (ame, mw)

unfrozen — 形容詞

  • unfrozenpositive
  • more unfrozencomparative
  • most unfrozensuperlative

1. changed back from a solid ice-like state to its original physical condition, suc

1.形容詞B2
釋義

已解凍

不再處於冰凍狀態的

changed back from a solid ice-like state to its original physical condition, such as a liquid or a soft texture that can be used or eaten

例句

The frozen fish was left on the kitchen counter and was completely unfrozen by dinnertime.

冷凍魚放在廚房流理臺上，到了晚餐時間已經完全解凍。

logical contrast: frozen → unfrozen over time

Eleni found the lake surface unfrozen after three warm days in a row.

Eleni 發現連續三天溫暖天氣後，湖面已經不再結冰。

predicative adjective: 'found the surface unfrozen'

同義詞
  • thawed

    most common synonym; emphasizes the process of warming from frozen to normal temperature

  • defrosted

    used specifically for food or appliances that had frost or ice removed

  • melted

    implies a change from solid ice to liquid water; stronger than 'unfrozen'

反義詞
  • frozen

    opposite physical state; solid due to low temperature

  • iced

    covered with or made of ice

文法句型

be + unfrozen

become + unfrozen

unfrozen + noun

用法筆記

Often used as a predicative adjective (the meat is unfrozen) rather than attributively before a noun; when used attributively it typically contrasts with 'frozen' (unfrozen chicken vs frozen chicken).

常見錯誤

❌The unfrozen chicken was kept in the freezer.
✅The unfrozen chicken was left on the counter to thaw.
💡'unfrozen' means it is no longer frozen, so it cannot be stored in a freezer.
❌I unfrozen the meat this morning.
✅I thawed the meat this morning.
💡'unfrozen' is an adjective, not a verb; use 'thaw' or 'defrost' for the action.

2. describing money, bank accounts, or financial assets that have been released fro

2.形容詞C1
釋義

可動用

資金或帳戶可重新使用的

describing money, bank accounts, or financial assets that have been released from a restriction and can now be used, moved, or withdrawn freely

例句

Aaron's savings account was unfrozen last week, so he could finally pay the hospital bill.

Aaron 的儲蓄帳戶上週解除凍結，他終於可以支付醫院的帳單。

passive construction: account was unfrozen

The court ordered the company's assets unfrozen, allowing operations to resume immediately.

法院命令解除該公司的資產凍結，讓營運得以立即恢復。

同義詞
  • released

    broader term, can apply to funds or other resources being made available

  • available

    emphasises that the money can be used; less formal than 'unfrozen'

  • liquidated

    specifically about assets converted to cash; different process but similar result

反義詞
  • frozen

    standard opposite in financial contexts; funds that cannot be used

  • blocked

    accounts or assets that are prevented from being accessed

文法句型

unfrozen + noun (assets/funds/account)

be + unfrozen

用法筆記

Frequently appears in passive constructions ('assets were unfrozen', 'funds were unfrozen'). Typically used in formal or legal contexts regarding financial restrictions.

常見錯誤

❌The judge unfrozen the company funds.
✅The judge unfroze the company funds.
💡Use the verb 'unfreeze' (past: 'unfroze') for the action; 'unfrozen' is the adjective describing the result.

3. referring to wages, costs, or rent that were previously kept from rising by an o

3.形容詞C1
釋義

鬆綁的

薪資物價不再凍結的

referring to wages, costs, or rent that were previously kept from rising by an official limit and can now increase freely based on supply and demand

例句

Government workers received pay raises after their salaries were unfrozen by the new policy.

公務員在新政策解除薪資凍結後獲得了加薪。

passive: salaries were unfrozen by policy change

Rent prices in the district were unfrozen, and landlords raised monthly payments quickly.

該地區的租金限制解除後，房東迅速大幅調漲了月租金。

同義詞
  • deregulated

    broader term about removing government rules; less common in everyday speech

  • decontrolled

    specifically about removing price or wage controls; very formal

  • liberalised

    used in UK/British English for markets freed from restrictions

反義詞
  • frozen

    held at a fixed level by regulation

  • capped

    restricted to a maximum level

  • controlled

    kept within set limits by authority

文法句型

unfrozen + noun (wages/prices/rents)

be + unfrozen

become + unfrozen

用法筆記

Used in economic and business contexts regarding government-controlled prices or wages. Often implies that the unfreezing leads to an increase. Distinguish from sense 2 (ACCESSIBLE) which refers to financial assets rather than prices or pay rates.

常見錯誤

❌The unfrozen prices dropped immediately.
✅The unfrozen prices rose quickly after the cap was removed.
💡'unfrozen' in this sense usually means prices are allowed to go up, not down.