freeze
from Old English 'frēosan', meaning to become hard or solid, especially by cold.
NOUN
(1)
[/friːz/en-US]
cold snap
informal
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chill
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concept sentence
untranslatable
(No direct equivalent concept in ENGLISH)
A freeze refers to a sudden drop in temperature that leads to the formation of ice, commonly known as a cold snap. This term conveys the concept of a temporary yet significant reduction in warmth, often causing potential hazards such as frostbite or frozen pipes.
irregular note only if irregular
| plural |
|---|
| freezes |
- The weather forecast predicts a freeze over the weekend. — 天気予報は週末に寒さが予想されている。
- Prepare your plants for the coming freeze. — 来る寒さに備えて植物を準備してください。
register: formal
VERB
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[/friːz/en-US]
To freeze means to lower the temperature of a substance to the point where it becomes solid, often in the context of water transforming into ice. It can also refer to stopping or making something unable to progress or move, which can be a metaphorical use of the term.
irregular note only if irregular
| participle | past |
|---|---|
| frozen | froze |
- Don't let the soup freeze in the winter cold. — 冬の寒さでスープが凍らないようにしてください。
- I need to freeze the leftovers for later. — 残り物を後で使うために冷凍する必要があります。
register: formal