Frost
01
霜
a weather condition during which the temperature drops below the freezing point and thin layers of ice are formed on the surfaces
例
The early frost caught many farmers off guard this season.
今シーズンは早い霜が多くの農家を不意打ちにしました。
02
ice crystals that form a white coating, especially on outdoor surfaces
03
a cold, unfriendly, or distant manner exhibited by a person
to frost
01
霜で覆う, 凍らせる
to cover something with a thin layer of ice crystals
Transitive: to frost the surface of something
例
Overnight temperatures are expected to drop below freezing, potentially frosting any exposed surfaces.
夜間の気温は氷点下まで下がると予想され、露出した表面に霜が降りる可能性があります。
02
フロスティングする, アイシングを塗る
to spread or coat a cake or baked goods with a layer of sweet, often creamy, topping
Dialect
American
AmericanTransitive: to frost a cake or baked goods
例
She frosts the birthday cake with a smooth layer of vanilla icing, adding colorful sprinkles for decoration.
彼女はバニラアイシングの滑らかな層で誕生日ケーキをフロストし、飾りにカラフルなスプリンクルを加えます。
03
霜が降りる, 凍結によって損傷を与える
to cause damage to something as a result of exposure to freezing temperatures
Transitive: to frost a plant or crop
例
The unexpected cold snap frosted the delicate blossoms in the orchard, ruining the fruit harvest.
予期せぬ寒波が果樹園の繊細な花を霜で枯らし、果実の収穫を台無しにした。
04
霜を降らせる, 磨きをかける
to create a fine-grained, speckled surface on a material
Transitive: to frost a surface
例
The baker frosted the cake stand to prevent the desserts from slipping and sliding.
パン屋はデザートが滑らないようにケーキスタンドを霜で覆った。
