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单词 key-cold
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Definition of key-cold in English:

key-cold

adjective ˈkiːˌkəʊld
  • 1Extremely cold; devoid of heat (sometimes with connotations of death). Compare "stone-cold". In later use chiefly literary.

  • 2Figurative. Entirely devoid of warmth of feeling; without zeal or fervour. Now rare.

Origin

Early 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas More (1478–1535), lord chancellor, humanist, and martyr. From key + cold.

Definition of key-cold in US English:

key-cold

adjectiveˈkiːˌkəʊld
  • 1Extremely cold; devoid of heat (sometimes with connotations of death). Compare "stone-cold". In later use chiefly literary.

  • 2Figurative. Entirely devoid of warmth of feeling; without zeal or fervour. Now rare.

Origin

Early 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas More (1478–1535), lord chancellor, humanist, and martyr. From key + cold.

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