plural ices
plural ices
Learner's definition of ICE
1 [noncount]
a : frozen water冰 -
The steps were coated with ice.台阶上覆盖着冰。
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a piece of ice一块冰
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Ice formed on the car's windows.车窗上结了冰。
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The ice melted quickly in the hot sun.冰在烈日下很快就融化了。
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ice crystals/particles/sculptures冰晶;冰粒;冰雕
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ice cubes冰块
— see also dry ice c : cubes or pieces of ice冰块 2
a [count, noncount] US : a frozen dessert of crushed ice sweetened with fruit juice(果汁)刨冰 b [count] British, old-fashioned : a serving of ice cream一份冰激凌
3
[noncount] US slang, old-fashioned : diamonds or jewelry钻石;珠宝
break the ice
informal
: to say or do something that helps people to relax and begin talking at a meeting, party, etc.(在会议、聚会等场合)打破沉默,开始讲话 — see also icebreaker 2
cut ice
informal
: to have importance to someone(对某人)重要 —
usually + with —
used in negative statements用于否定句
on ice
1
: on top of pieces of ice in order to be kept cool冰镇 2
informal : in the state of being delayed for a time暂搁着;延迟的 3
US, informal : in a condition that makes victory certain处于稳操胜券的情况
on thin ice
: in a dangerous situation : in a situation that may cause you to get into trouble处于危险境地;如履薄冰 2 ice /ˈaɪs/ verb
ices; iced; icing
ices; iced; icing
Learner's definition of ICE
[+ object]
1
: to make (something) cold with ice(用冰)冷却;冰镇 2
: to cover (something, such as a cake) with icing在(蛋糕等)上涂糖霜 3
US, informal : to make winning or getting (something) certain确保(胜利等) 4
ice hockey : to shoot (the puck) down the rink and beyond the opponent's goal长射(冰球)过全场越过对方球门线
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US slang, old-fashioned : to kill or murder (someone)杀死;谋杀
ice over/up
[phrasal verb]
: to become covered with ice结冰;被冰覆盖 -
The freezing rain caused the roads to ice over.冻雨使路面结了冰。
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As the weather grew colder, the pond iced over.天气变冷了,池塘结了冰。
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The wings of the plane iced up during the storm.机翼在暴风雪中结冰了。