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warmth

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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++warmth /wɔːmθ $ wɔːrmθ/ ●●○ noun [uncountable]  1 HOTthe heat something produces, or when you feel warm 温暖warmth of the warmth of the summer sun 夏天太阳的暖意for warmth The children huddled closely together for warmth. 孩子们紧紧地挤在一起取暖。2 FRIENDLYfriendliness and happiness 友好;热情warmth of the warmth of her smile 她微笑中的热情
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warmthSome have escaped from orphanages where food and warmth are in short supply and compassion even shorter.My friends were wearing two and three sweaters and had beach towels draped around their shoulders for extra warmth.Fonda speaks of his father with great warmth.She beamed at him but he did not return her warmth.Out of this new relationship, a child can often develop the warmth and confidence he or she needs.She climbed aboard the Mumbles train and huddled in a seat in the warmth of the lower deck.She dropped her robe on to the stool near by and stepped into the water, sinking slowly down into the warmth.the warmth of the fireThe warmth which sisters and sisters-in-law may show for one another can cushion a woman against the harshness of her life.
Origin warmth (1100-1200) warm
warmth nounChinese
heat produces, something warm Corpus you when the or feel


warmth
warmth /wɔːmθ $ wɔːrmθ/ noun [uncountable]
 Word Family: noun: warmth, the warm, warmer, warming; adverb: warmly, warm; adjective: warm, warming; verb: warm
 Date: 1100-1200
 Origin: warm
1. the heat something produces, or when you feel warm
    warmth of
    the warmth of the summer sun
    for warmth
    The children huddled closely together for warmth.
2. friendliness and happiness
    warmth of
    the warmth of her smile


🔑 warmthBrE /wɔːmθ/ 🔊NAmE /wɔːrmθ/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] 🔑 the state or quality of being warm, rather than hot or cold 温暖;暖和She felt the warmth of his arms around her. 她感到了他双臂搂着她的温暖。🔊🔊The animals huddled together for warmth. 那些动物依偎在一起取暖。🔊🔊He led the child into the warmth and safety of the house. 他把这孩子领到家里享受温暖和安全。🔊🔊🔑 the state or quality of being enthusiastic and/or friendly 热情;友情They were touched by the warmth of the welcome. 他们受到了热情欢迎,很感动。🔊🔊