defrost
/diːˈfrɒst/verb
with obj.
1- free (the interior of a refrigerator) of accumulated ice, usually by turning it off for a period给(冰箱内部)除霜。
1.1
- no obj.(of a refrigerator) become free of accumulated ice in this way(冰箱)除霜:
she opened the door to let the fridge defrost.
她打开门让冰箱除霜。
1.2
- thaw (frozen food) before cooking it使(冰冻食物)解冻:
defrost the turkey slowly.
慢慢使火鸡解冻。
1.3
- no obj.(of frozen food) thaw before being cooked(冰冻食品)解冻:
make sure that it has thoroughly defrosted.
一定要让它完全解冻。
1.4
- N. Amer. remove frost or ice from (the windscreen of a motor vehicle)〈北美〉给(机动车挡风玻璃)除霜。
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