Tìm kiếm
to freeze
01
đông lại, băng lại
to become hard or turn to ice because of reaching or going below 0° Celsius
Intransitive
Example
During the winter storm, the branches of the trees froze, creating a picturesque scene of frost-covered landscape.
The river gradually froze as the winter chill set in, transforming its flowing waters into a solid sheet of ice.
As the temperature dropped overnight, the water in the pond began to freeze.
02
đông lại, làm đông
to cause something to become solid or turn into ice by reducing its temperature
Transitive: to freeze a liquid
Example
Last night 's frost froze the dew on the grass.
The cold weather is currently freezing the pond.
Tomorrow, they will freeze the leftover soup for later use.
03
đông cứng, cảm thấy lạnh
to feel extremely cold
Intransitive
Example
Exposed to the elements, the mountaineer was freezing on the summit.
She could feel her fingers and toes starting to freeze in the frigid wind.
Despite wearing multiple layers, she was still freezing while waiting for the bus in the bitter winter wind.
04
đông băng, rất lạnh
(of the weather) to be very cold
Intransitive
Example
During the winter storm, temperatures are expected to freeze, creating hazardous conditions on the roads.
The forecast predicted that temperatures would freeze overnight, prompting residents to take precautions against frost.
The cold front moved in, causing it to freeze across the region, even during the daytime.
05
đông lạnh, đông đá
to store food products at a very low temperature to maintain their freshness and quality
Transitive: to freeze food
Example
I freeze extra portions of soup in individual containers for quick meals later.
Supermarkets freeze meat and seafood to extend their shelf life.
Farmers freeze fruits and vegetables at peak ripeness to preserve their flavor and nutrients.
06
đông cứng, dừng lại
to suddenly stop moving or become immobilized due to fear, shock, or surprise
Intransitive
Example
When the loud explosion echoed through the building, everyone froze, their eyes wide with shock.
As the intruder entered the room, Mary froze, her eyes wide with terror.
When she saw the snake slithering across the path, she froze, her mind racing with fear.
07
đông lạnh, nhìn khinh thường
to look at or treat someone with disapproval, disdain, or indifference
Transitive: to freeze sb
Example
When he made a mistake during the presentation, his boss froze him with a withering glare.
Even though they were once close friends, she now freezes him whenever they pass each other in the hallway.
The room fell silent as the teacher froze the misbehaving student with a stern look.
08
đông lại, chặn lại
to legally prevent money, property, or a bank account from being used or sold
Transitive: to freeze a property or bank account
Example
During divorce proceedings, a court may issue an order to freeze joint assets until a settlement can be reached.
The government decided to freeze the assets of the company suspected of money laundering until the investigation was complete.
To protect the interests of creditors, the bankruptcy trustee may choose to freeze the debtor 's bank accounts.
09
đông lại, dừng lại
to stop a movie or video to look at a particular frame
Transitive: to freeze a movie or video
10
đông cứng, treo
(of software) to stop working properly and no longer respond to actions
Freeze
01
đông lại, tạm dừng
an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement
02
đóng băng, cảm lạnh
weather cold enough to cause freezing
03
đóng băng, bảo trì
fixing (of prices or wages etc) at a particular level
04
đông lạnh
the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid
freeze
01
Dừng lại!, Đóng băng!
used as a command to halt or stop someone or something immediately
Ví dụ
During the winter storm, the branches of the trees froze, creating a picturesque scene of frost-covered landscape.
The river gradually froze as the winter chill set in, transforming its flowing waters into a solid sheet of ice.
As the temperature dropped overnight, the water in the pond began to freeze.
The rain that fell during the cold snap froze on contact with the ground.
As the sun set, the puddles on the road started to freeze, making driving conditions hazardous for motorists.
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