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thaw

UK
/θɔː/
US
/θɔ/
thaw out

Translations

thawnoun
thaws
pl
UK
/θɔː/
US
/θɔ/
The thaw in diplomatic relations led to new trade agreements.
Оттепель в дипломатических отношениях привела к новым торговым соглашениям.
The thaw of the frozen food took several hours.
Размораживание замороженной пищи заняло несколько часов.
Additional translations
смягчение
потепление
Synonyms
melt
warming
unfreeze
defrost
thawverb
thawed
Past Simple
thawed
Past Participle
thawing
Gerund
UK
/θɔː/
US
/θɔ/
The ground begins to thaw in early spring.
Земля начинает оттаивать ранней весной.
You need to thaw the chicken before cooking it.
Вам нужно размораживать курицу перед приготовлением.
The ice will thaw in the sun.
Лёд будет таять на солнце.
Additional translations
открывать (как метафорически: раскрытие замкнутости или сближение)
Synonyms
defrost
unfreeze
melt
warm
liquefy
Antonyms
freeze

Definitions

thawnoun
The process of ice, snow, or another frozen substance becoming liquid or soft as a result of warming.
The spring thaw caused the river to overflow its banks.
A period of warmer weather that causes ice and snow to melt.
The sudden thaw in February led to flooding in the low-lying areas.
A relaxation or easing of tensions or hostility, especially between countries or groups.
The diplomatic thaw between the two nations led to renewed trade agreements.
thawverb
To change from a frozen solid to a liquid or soft state due to an increase in temperature.
The ice began to thaw as the sun rose higher in the sky.
To become less hostile or tense; to relax or become more friendly.
After a few jokes, the atmosphere in the room started to thaw.
To cause something frozen to become unfrozen.
She left the chicken out on the counter to thaw before cooking.
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