How do you use "cold" in a sentence?

It's bitterly cold outside—you'll need a warm coat. I've caught a cold and won't be able to come to work tomorrow. His cold manner made everyone feel uncomfortable.

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Q: What does "cold" mean?

Having a low temperature; a common illness 'Cold' describes a low temperature or the absence of warmth. It also refers to the common illness (a cold). Figuratively, it can describe an unfriendly manner ('a cold reception') or something done without preparation ('cold calling'). 'In cold blood' means deliberately and without emotion.

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의미: Having a low temperature; a common illness

冷的，寒冷的；感冒

frío; resfriado

寒い、冷たい；風邪

추운, 차가운; 감기

'Cold' describes a low temperature or the absence of warmth. It also refers to the common illness (a cold). Figuratively, it can describe an unfriendly manner ('a cold reception') or something done without preparation ('cold calling'). 'In cold blood' means deliberately and without emotion.

「cold」描述低温或缺乏温暖。它也指普通的疾病（感冒）。比喻性地，它可以描述不友好的态度（「a cold reception」冷淡的接待）或没有准备的行动（「cold calling」陌生电话推销）。「in cold blood」意思是故意且冷血地。

«Cold» describe una temperatura baja o la ausencia de calor. También se refiere a la enfermedad común (un resfriado). En sentido figurado, puede describir una actitud poco amigable («a cold reception») o algo hecho sin preparación («cold calling»). «In cold blood» significa deliberadamente y sin emoción.

「cold」は低い温度や暖かさのない状態を表します。一般的な病気（風邪）も指します。比喩的に、不親切な態度（「a cold reception」冷たい対応）や準備なしに行うこと（「cold calling」飛び込み営業）を表すことができます。「in cold blood」は意図的に感情なしに行うことを意味します。

'Cold'는 낮은 온도 또는 따뜻함의 부재를 묘사한다. 흔한 질병(감기)을 가리키기도 한다. 비유적으로는 불친절한 태도('a cold reception')나 준비 없이 하는 것('cold calling')을 묘사할 수 있다. 'In cold blood'는 의도적이고 감정 없이 행동한다는 뜻이다.

예문

It's bitterly cold outside—you'll need a warm coat.
外面非常冷——你需要穿一件暖和的外套。
Hace un frío glacial fuera: necesitarás un abrigo de abrigo.
外はひどく寒い—暖かいコートが必要だよ。
밖이 몹시 춥다—따뜻한 코트가 필요할 거야.
I've caught a cold and won't be able to come to work tomorrow.
我感冒了，明天不能去上班。
He pillado un resfriado y no podré ir a trabajar mañana.
風邪をひいてしまって、明日は仕事に行けない。
감기에 걸려서 내일 출근할 수 없을 것 같다.
His cold manner made everyone feel uncomfortable.
他冷淡的态度让每个人都感到不舒服。
Su manera fría hizo que todos se sintieran incómodos.
彼の冷たい態度でみんな居心地が悪くなった。
그의 차가운 태도 때문에 모두가 불편해했다.

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사용 가이드

맥락: general

어조: neutral

기원과 역사

From Old English 'cald' (also 'ceald'), from Proto-Germanic '*kaldaz'. Cognate with German 'kalt' and Dutch 'koud'. The illness sense dates from the 16th century, based on the folk belief that exposure to cold caused it.

문화적 배경

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

이야기와 상식

The phrase 'catch a cold' dates from the 16th century, based on the folk belief that exposure to cold weather caused the illness—though we now know it's caused by viruses.

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