glacially

英['ɡleɪʃl] 美['ɡleɪʃl]
  • adj.冰川(期)的;非常冷的;缓慢的;(人)态度不友善的
Adjective:
  1. relating to or derived from a glacier;

    "glacial deposit"

  2. devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain;

    "a frigid greeting"
    "got a frosty reception"
    "a frozen look on their faces"
    "a glacial handshake"
    "icy stare"
    "wintry smile"

  3. extremely cold;

    "an arctic climate"
    "a frigid day"
    "gelid waters of the North Atlantic"
    "glacial winds"
    "icy hands"
    "polar weather"

    用作形容词 (adj.)
    1. Recent glacial recession is alarming to scientists.
      最近的冰川缩减令科学家震惊。
    2. Newly installed seismometers will listen for glacial earthquakes.
      新安装的地震仪将可监听冰河地震的声音。
    3. It was a door even more glacial than that of winter which was ajar.
      比起平时冬季的那扇半开的门,这扇门更冻人。
    4. Work proceeded at a glacial pace.
      工作以极缓慢的速度进行着。
    5. Relations between the two countries had always been glacial.
      这两国间的关系一直不好。

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