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
例子
The early frost caught many farmers off guard this season.
这个季节的早霜让许多农民措手不及。
Frost warnings were issued for the area as temperatures dropped.
随着气温下降，该地区发布了霜冻警告。
02
霜, 冰冻
a thin layer of ice that forms on the surface of things when the temperature falls below 0 degree Celsius
03
霜, 冰霜
the formation of frost or ice on a surface
to frost
01
结霜, 覆以霜
to cover something with a thin layer of ice crystals
Transitive: to frost the surface of something
例子
The delicate petals of the flowers were frosted with a light dusting of snow.
花朵娇嫩的花瓣被一层薄薄的雪覆盖。
Be careful not to leave the car parked outside overnight, as it might frost the windshield.
小心不要把车停在外面过夜，因为它可能会结霜挡风玻璃。
02
给...上糖霜, 用糖霜装饰
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
例子
She frosts the birthday cake with a smooth layer of vanilla icing, adding colorful sprinkles for decoration.
她用一层光滑的香草糖霜覆盖生日蛋糕，并添加彩色糖粒作为装饰。
The pastry chef frosted the cupcakes with swirls of buttercream frosting, creating an elegant finish.
糕点师用奶油霜的漩涡覆盖了杯子蛋糕，创造了一个优雅的完成。
03
结霜, 因霜冻而损坏
to cause damage to something as a result of exposure to freezing temperatures
Transitive: to frost a plant or crop
例子
The unexpected cold snap frosted the delicate blossoms in the orchard, ruining the fruit harvest.
意外的寒流冻坏了果园里娇嫩的花朵，毁了水果的收成。
The farmer woke up to find that the early cold had frosted the leaves of his crops, causing significant damage.
农民醒来发现早寒已经霜冻了他的庄稼的叶子，造成了重大损害。
04
磨砂, 结霜
to create a fine-grained, speckled surface on a material
Transitive: to frost a surface
例子
The artist frosted the glass vase to give it a more elegant and diffused appearance.
艺术家磨砂了玻璃花瓶，使其外观更加优雅和扩散。
They frosted the metal surface of the lampshade to reduce glare and create a softer light.
他们磨砂了灯罩的金属表面以减少眩光并创造更柔和的光线。
