warm
warm — 形容詞
1. at a temperature that feels pleasant and comfortable, between cool and hot — lik
溫暖的
溫度舒適，不冷不熱的
at a temperature that feels pleasant and comfortable, between cool and hot — like the air in a heated room or water you would bathe in
The soup was still warm when Diya sat down to eat.
Diya 坐下來吃飯時，湯還是溫的。
predicative use: [noun] + be + warm
Ayesha wrapped her fingers around the warm cup of tea.
Ayesha 的手指緊緊握著那杯溫熱的茶。
attributive use: warm + [noun] (object with heat)
The kitten found a warm spot near the kitchen radiator.
小貓在廚房暖氣機旁邊找到了一個溫暖的角落。
Femi checked the bath water to see if it was warm enough.
Femi 試了試洗澡水，看看溫度夠不夠暖。
Warm air from the heater filled the bedroom quickly.
暖氣機吹出的溫暖空氣很快就充滿了臥室。
用法筆記
Frequently used with nouns referring to food, drink, water, air, and weather. Unlike 'hot,' 'warm' never implies an uncomfortable or burning temperature.
常見錯誤
2. made of material that keeps body heat close to you, so you do not feel cold when
保暖的
衣物材質能保持體溫的
made of material that keeps body heat close to you, so you do not feel cold when the weather is cold
Liang put on a warm wool sweater before going outside.
Liang 出門前穿上一件保暖的羊毛毛衣。
warm + [clothing item]
The baby slept peacefully under a thick warm blanket.
寶寶蓋著一條厚厚的保暖毯子，安穩地睡著了。
Jenna packed warm gloves and a scarf for the mountain trip.
Jenna 為登山之旅準備了保暖手套和圍巾。
These boots are not warm enough for walking in deep snow.
這雙靴子不夠保暖，不能在深雪中行走。
Yael bought a warm winter coat at the market last week.
Yael 上週在市場買了一件保暖的冬季外套。
- thermal
specially designed to retain body heat, more technical
- insulating
keeps heat from escaping, used for materials and fabrics
- thin
made of light material that does not keep body heat in
- lightweight
not heavy enough to provide warmth in cold weather
用法筆記
This sense is almost always used before a noun (attributive). It describes the function of the item, not the temperature of the item itself.
常見錯誤
3. belonging to a group of colours — reddish, yellowish, and the shades between the
暖色調的
含紅橙黃色系的
belonging to a group of colours — reddish, yellowish, and the shades between them — that give people a feeling of heat, comfort, and cosiness
The living room walls were painted in warm shades of orange and gold.
客廳的牆壁漆上了橙色和金色的暖色調。
warm + [colour noun]: shades/tones/colours
Élise chose warm colours like terracotta for the bedroom.
Élise 為臥室選擇了陶土色等暖色系。
Warm lighting made the small restaurant feel soft and inviting.
溫暖的燈光讓這間小餐館感覺柔和又舒適。
The artist used mostly warm tones in her landscape painting.
那位畫家在她的風景畫中大量使用了暖色調。
A warm red rug can make a dark room look much cosier.
一張暖紅色的地毯可以讓陰暗的房間看起來溫馨許多。
- hot
used for more intense warm colours, not typical in design contexts
- cool
describing colours in the blue, green, or purple range
用法筆記
Use to describe colours, lighting, or décor. The opposite is 'cool' (blues, greens, purples). Commonly used in interior design, fashion, and art contexts.
4. having a comfortably high temperature when describing a room, building, or outdo
暖和的
場所溫度舒適宜人的
having a comfortably high temperature when describing a room, building, or outdoor area, so that you feel cosy there
The kitchen was the warmest room in the old farmhouse.
廚房是那棟老農舍裡最暖和的房間。
superlative: warmest + [place noun]
Hamza found a warm spot by the library fireplace.
Hamza 在圖書館壁爐旁找到了一個溫暖的位置。
The greenhouse stays warm even in the middle of winter.
即使在隆冬，這個溫室仍然保持溫暖。
Lien stepped into the warm café to escape the cold wind.
Lien 走進暖和的咖啡館躲避外面的冷風。
Is there a warm corner where we can sit and talk quietly?
有沒有暖和的角落可以讓我們坐下來好好聊天？
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: this sense specifically describes an indoor or sheltered location where the air temperature feels comfortable. Sense 1 can describe any object (food, water, air) regardless of location.
5. showing kindness, affection, and a welcoming attitude towards other people throu
熱情的
友善且充滿關懷的
showing kindness, affection, and a welcoming attitude towards other people through your words, actions, or behaviour
The host family gave us a warm welcome when we arrived.
寄宿家庭在我們抵達時給予了熱情的歡迎。
collocation: warm welcome
Diego received warm applause from the audience after his speech.
Diego 演講結束後，觀眾報以熱烈的掌聲。
collocation: warm applause
Ayesha has a warm smile that puts everyone at ease.
Ayesha 的笑容很溫暖，讓每個人都感到自在。
The letter ended with warm regards from the whole team.
信的結尾寫著全體團隊獻上誠摯的祝福。
Femi's warm personality made him popular with classmates.
Femi 熱情的個性讓他在同學當中很受歡迎。
- affectionate
showing love through touch or words, more personal and intimate than warm
- cordial
polite and friendly in a formal way
- welcoming
making someone feel accepted and at home
- hearty
warm and enthusiastic, especially in welcoming or laughing
用法筆記
Common in fixed expressions such as 'warm welcome,' 'warm regards,' and 'warm applause.' As a personality description, it emphasises genuine kindness rather than mere politeness.
常見錯誤
6. nearly correct when trying to find something hidden or guess an answer, used esp
快猜到的
猜謎遊戲中接近答案的
nearly correct when trying to find something hidden or guess an answer, used especially in children's guessing games where players say 'you're warm' or 'getting warm'
You're getting warm — the hidden gift is behind the sofa!
你快猜到了——禮物就藏在沙發後面！
phrase: you're getting warm (in a guessing game)
When Diya guessed Osaka, Yael said she was warm.
當 Diya 猜大阪時，Yael 說她快猜對了。
The children shouted warm as Iris moved closer to the treasure.
當 Iris 靠近寶藏時，孩子們大喊「快到了！」
Jenna was warm but still needed to find the right number.
Jenna 已經很接近了，但還需要找到正確的數字。
- cold
far from the correct answer or hidden object in a guessing game
用法筆記
Almost always used in the phrase 'getting warm' or 'warm' as an exclamation. The opposite in the same game system is 'cold' (far from the target). Rarely used outside of guessing-game contexts.
常見錯誤
warm — 動詞
1. to raise the temperature of something so it becomes less cold, or to become less
加熱；變暖
使溫度升高或變得暖和
to raise the temperature of something so it becomes less cold, or to become less cold itself — for example, warming your hands by a fire, or the weather warming in spring
Diego warmed his hands by the fire after coming inside.
Diego 進屋後在火邊取暖雙手。
transitive: warm + body part
The soup is warming on the stove while we set the table.
我們在擺餐桌時，湯正在爐子上加熱。
intransitive: [thing] + is warming
Ayesha warmed the milk for the baby before feeding time.
Ayesha 在餵奶前先把牛奶加熱。
The room slowly warmed as the heater began to work.
暖氣機開始運轉後，房間慢慢變暖了。
Camila warmed her feet by the radiator after walking home in the rain.
Camila 淋雨走回家後，在暖氣機旁把腳烤暖。
文法句型
warm + [object]
[subject] + warm
用法筆記
Can be used transitively (warm + object) or intransitively (subject + warm). The intransitive use often describes gradual change, as in 'the weather is warming.' For food reheating, 'warm up' is more common in everyday speech.