warmer
/wɔːm/ (bre, ipa) · [wˈɔrmɚ] /wɔːrm/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈwɔːmə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · [wˈɔrmɚ] /ˈwɔːrmər/ (ame, ipa) · [wˈɔrmɚ] /ˈwȯr-mər How to pronounce warmer (audio)/ (ame, mw)
warmer — 形容詞
- warmerpositive
- warmerercomparative
- warmerestsuperlative
1. having a higher level of heat than something or someone else; the comparative fo
較溫暖
溫度比另一物體高
having a higher level of heat than something or someone else; the comparative form of the adjective 'warm'.
Today feels warmer than yesterday, so I will leave my coat at home.
今天感覺比昨天溫暖，所以我會把外套留在家裡。
warmer + than for comparing temperatures
The water near the surface of the pool is warmer than the water at the bottom.
泳池表面附近的水比底部的水溫暖。
Tara put on a lighter shirt because the afternoon air had turned much warmer.
Tara 換上了一件較薄的衣服，因為午後的氣溫變得溫暖了許多。
Sitting by the fireplace after shovelling snow, Aisha felt much warmer than she did near the icy front door.
Aisha 鏟完雪後坐在壁爐邊，感覺比剛才在冰冷的門口時溫暖多了。
- colder
having a lower temperature
文法句型
warmer + than + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently used with 'than' to make a direct comparison. Common intensifiers before 'warmer' include 'much', 'a lot', 'far', and 'slightly'.
常見錯誤
2. made of thicker material that keeps your body at a higher temperature; the compa
較保暖
材質更厚能維持體溫
made of thicker material that keeps your body at a higher temperature; the comparative form of 'warm' used for clothing, blankets, and covers.
For winter hiking you need a warmer jacket than this thin windbreaker.
冬天健行時，你需要一件比這件薄風衣更保暖的夾克。
warmer + jacket / coat / blanket for clothing comparison
Defne bought a warmer blanket for the cold nights in her flat.
Defne 買了一條更保暖的毯子來度過公寓裡的寒夜。
Henrik wore a warmer pair of socks when he went skiing in the Alps.
Henrik 去阿爾卑斯山滑雪時穿了一雙更保暖的襪子。
These thermal leggings are much warmer than cotton ones in freezing weather.
在天氣嚴寒時，這些保暖緊身褲比棉質褲子保暖得多。
- thicker
focuses on the material's density rather than its heat-retaining quality
- more insulating
technical term for how well a material blocks heat loss
文法句型
warmer + noun
用法筆記
Commonly modifies clothing nouns such as 'jacket', 'coat', 'sweater', 'blanket', 'gloves', and 'socks'. The focus is on the material's insulating ability, not the air temperature.
常見錯誤
3. closer to red, orange, or yellow on the colour spectrum and therefore feeling co
暖色調
帶有較多紅黃色
closer to red, orange, or yellow on the colour spectrum and therefore feeling cosier or more intense; the comparative of 'warm' as used for colours.
Jin chose a warmer shade of yellow for the bedroom walls to make the room feel cosy.
Jin 為臥室牆壁選了一種更暖的黃色來營造溫馨感。
warmer shade / tone / colour for colour comparison
The living room looked more inviting with warmer colours on the walls.
客廳牆上使用較暖的色調後，看起來更吸引人。
Caio prefers warmer tones like orange and red for his landscape paintings.
Caio 在風景畫中偏愛橙色和紅色等較暖的色調。
Asher applied a warmer filter to the photo so it looked like late afternoon sunlight.
Asher 在照片上套用了較暖的濾鏡，讓它看起來像午後的陽光。
- more reddish
specifically describes a shift toward red rather than general warmth
- more yellowish
specifically describes a shift toward yellow
- cosier
describes the feeling a warm colour creates in a room
- cooler
closer to blue, green, or purple tones
文法句型
warmer + shade / tone / colour
用法筆記
Subject is usually a colour, shade, tone, filter, or palette. Opposed to 'cooler' colours (blues, greens, purples). Interior designers and artists use this sense frequently.
常見錯誤
4. used for an indoor space that feels uncomfortably hot, often because of crowding
偏熱的
室內溫度超出舒適範圍
used for an indoor space that feels uncomfortably hot, often because of crowding, poor air flow, or a broken cooling system; the comparative of 'warm' when the cause is the indoor environment rather than weather alone.
Ishaan found the train carriage warmer than the platform outside.
Ishaan 發現火車車廂比外面的月台還要悶熱。
The office is warmer than usual because the air conditioning is broken.
辦公室比平常更熱，因為冷氣壞了。
warmer than usual / normal / expected
The classroom felt warmer than comfortable with thirty students inside.
教室裡坐了三十名學生，感覺比舒適的溫度還要悶熱。
Kwame opened a window because the meeting room was getting warmer by the minute.
Kwame 打開了一扇窗戶，因為會議室每分鐘都在變得更熱。
- cooler
pleasantly lower in temperature
文法句型
warmer + than usual / comfortable
get warmer
用法筆記
Often used without an explicit 'than' clause when the comparison is to a normal or expected state. Common with 'too', 'getting', 'feels', and in complaints about heating or weather indoors.
5. showing more kindness, affection, and friendliness towards other people; the com
較熱情
態度更友善親切
showing more kindness, affection, and friendliness towards other people; the comparative of 'warm' describing someone's behaviour or character.
The new manager has a warmer manner than the previous one ever did.
新經理的態度比前任經理友善得多。
warmer manner / welcome / smile / personality
Dewi gave her house guests a warmer welcome than she had planned.
Dewi 給她的訪客們的歡迎比她自己計劃的還要熱情。
The staff at the local café are warmer than those at the big chain store.
本地咖啡館的店員比那家大型連鎖店的店員更親切。
The team's new coach has a warmer way of giving feedback to young players.
球隊的新教練在給予年輕球員回饋時方式比較溫暖。
- friendlier
focuses on sociability rather than emotional warmth
- more welcoming
describes how someone makes others feel invited and at ease
- more affectionate
involves physical or verbal expressions of fondness
- colder
distant, unfriendly, or lacking in emotion
- more reserved
less willing to show feelings openly
文法句型
warmer + noun (manner / welcome / smile / personality)
用法筆記
Describes people, their behaviour, or the atmosphere they create. Common nouns include 'welcome', 'smile', 'personality', 'heart', 'greeting', 'embrace', 'manner'. Not used for objects or temperatures.
常見錯誤
6. nearer to the correct answer or hidden object in a guessing game; the comparativ
愈來愈暖
猜謎遊戲中愈接近答案的提示
nearer to the correct answer or hidden object in a guessing game; the comparative of 'warm' used in children's games to tell someone they are close to finding the answer.
The children shouted 'You are getting warmer!' when the seeker moved toward the hidden gift.
孩子們在搜尋者靠近藏禮物的地方時大喊「你愈來愈溫暖了！」。
getting warmer — fixed phrase in guessing games
A little girl clapped her hands because her brother was getting warmer in the treasure hunt.
一個小女孩拍手叫好，因為她的哥哥在尋寶遊戲中愈來愈溫暖了。
The teacher smiled and said 'You are warmer now' after the student named the correct country.
老師笑著對學生說「你現在比較溫暖了」，因為學生說對了國家名稱。
During the game Asher knew he was warmer when everyone started to cheer.
遊戲進行中，Asher 知道自己的答案比較溫暖了，因為大家都開始歡呼。
- colder
further from the correct answer or hidden object
文法句型
get warmer
getting warmer
warmer than before
用法筆記
Almost always used in the phrase 'getting warmer' or 'you're warmer' during guessing games. The opposite is 'getting colder'. Not used in formal writing.
常見錯誤
warmer — 名詞
1. an object, piece of clothing, or device that provides extra heat to keep a perso
保溫用品
提供額外熱量的物品
an object, piece of clothing, or device that provides extra heat to keep a person or thing at a higher temperature.
Dahlia put disposable hand warmers in her pockets before going ice skating.
Dahlia 在去溜冰之前在口袋裡放了拋棄式暖暖包。
compound noun: hand warmer
The bench warmer sat on the sideline hoping for a chance to play.
板凳球員坐在場邊，希望有機會上場比賽。
Henrik bought a small space warmer for his garage workshop.
Henrik 為他的車庫工作室買了一台小型暖風機。
Leg warmers help dancers keep their muscles flexible during long rehearsals.
暖腿套能幫助舞者在長時間排練中保持肌肉柔軟。
- heater
more common for electrical devices that heat a room; less common for clothing items
- heating pad
a specific type of warmer used for muscle pain relief
- cooler
a device or container used to keep things cold
文法句型
noun modifier + warmer
hand warmer / leg warmer / bench warmer
用法筆記
Commonly found in compound nouns: 'hand warmer', 'leg warmer', 'bench warmer', 'space warmer', 'food warmer'. The 'bench warmer' sense is figurative — a sports player who rarely gets to play.