Balmy
意味: Pleasantly warm
Balmy weather is gently, soothingly warm—the kind of mild evening that invites you to sit outside without a jacket. It's warmer than 'mild' but not uncomfortably hot; there's a softness to balmy air. The word often appears in descriptions of unexpectedly pleasant weather, particularly evening warmth that feels like a gift. Balmy nights are for al fresco dining and lingering outdoors.
例文
- Balmy evening. 宜人的傍晚Tarde templada心地よい夕べ포근한 저녁이야.
- Nice and balmy. 又舒适又暖和Agradable y templado気持ちよく暖かい기분 좋게 따뜻해.
- Balmy weather. 宜人的天气Tiempo templado穏やかな天気포근한 날씨야.
- A balmy night.温暖的夜晚Una noche templada心地よい夜포근한 밤이야.
発音
/ˈbɑːmi/
使い方ガイド
場面: warm weather, pleasant, mild
トーン: positive, pleasant
✓ 正しい言い方
- Balmy evening.温暖宜人的傍晚Una tarde templada y agradable穏やかな夕べだ포근한 저녁이야.
- Nice and balmy.暖洋洋的,很舒服Agradablemente cálido心地よい暖かさだ기분 좋게 따뜻해.
- Balmy weather.温暖宜人的天气Tiempo templado穏やかな天気だ포근한 날씨야.
✗ 間違った言い方
- Don't use for hot weather—balmy is specifically mild and pleasant不用于炎热的天气(balmy特指温和宜人)No usar para tiempo caluroso (balmy es específicamente suave y agradable)暑い天気には使わない(balmyは特に穏やかで心地よい)더운 날씨에는 사용하지 마세요—balmy는 특히 온화하고 쾌적한 것을 의미합니다
- Avoid for daytime heat—balmy particularly suits evenings and nights不用于白天的热(balmy特别适合傍晚和夜晚)Evitar para calor diurno (balmy se adapta particularmente a tardes y noches)昼間の暑さには使わない(balmyは特に夕方と夜に合う)한낮의 더위에는 사용하지 마세요—balmy는 특히 저녁이나 밤에 어울립니다
よくある間違い
- Confusing 'balmy' (warm) with 'barmy' (British slang for crazy)—they sound similar but mean completely different things
- Using for tropical heat—balmy implies gentle warmth, not intense heat
起源と歴史
From 'balm,' a fragrant healing ointment, which traces back through Old French to Latin 'balsamum' (balsam tree). Balm was soothing and pleasant, so 'balmy' came to mean anything mild and agreeable. Applied to weather since the 17th century, it describes conditions that feel as pleasant and gentle as a healing salve. The word perfectly captures warmth that comforts rather than oppresses.
語源: From balm (soothing)
初出: Traditional English
文化的背景
Era: Traditional
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Universal usage; Pleasant weather
Regional notes: Universal. Note: 'balmy' (warm) vs 'barmy' (crazy).
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