Cool

American Slang Term American ★★★★★ Very Common Casual
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含义: An expression of approval, agreement, or admiration meaning 'great,' 'fine,' or 'acceptable.'

表示赞同、同意或赞赏的表达,意思是'不错''行'或'可以'。
Una expresión de aprobación, acuerdo o admiración que significa 'genial', 'bien' o 'vale'.
「いいね」「了解」「素敵」など、賛同・同意・称賛を表す表現。
'좋아', '괜찮아', '멋져'라는 찬성, 동의, 감탄을 나타내는 표현.

'Cool' is perhaps the most enduring slang word in American English. It can express approval ('that's cool'), agreement ('cool, let's do it'), calmness ('stay cool'), or describe someone admirable ('she's really cool'). Its versatility is what keeps it relevant across generations.

'Cool'可能是美式英语中最经久不衰的俚语。它可以表示赞同('that's cool')、同意('cool, let's do it')、冷静('stay cool')、或形容令人钦佩的人('she's really cool')。正是这种多功能性让它在几代人中始终流行。
'Cool' es posiblemente la palabra de argot más duradera del inglés americano. Puede expresar aprobación ('that's cool'), acuerdo ('cool, let's do it'), calma ('stay cool') o describir a alguien admirable ('she's really cool'). Su versatilidad es lo que la mantiene vigente generación tras generación.
「cool」はおそらくアメリカ英語で最も息の長いスラングだ。賛同(「that's cool」)、同意(「cool, let's do it」)、冷静さ(「stay cool」)、あるいは尊敬する人の描写(「she's really cool」)を表せる。この万能さこそが、世代を超えて使われ続ける理由だ。
'Cool'은 아마 미국 영어에서 가장 오래 살아남은 슬랭일 것이다. 찬성('that's cool'), 동의('cool, let's do it'), 침착함('stay cool'), 또는 멋진 사람을 묘사('she's really cool')하는 데 쓸 수 있다. 이런 다용도성 덕분에 세대를 넘어 계속 쓰이고 있다.

例句

  1. I got us tickets to the concert.' 'Oh, cool!
    我买到演唱会的票了。''哦,酷!
    «He conseguido entradas para el concierto.» «¡Oh, genial!»
    「コンサートのチケット取ったよ。」「おお、いいね!」
    콘서트 표 구했어.' '오, 좋다!
  2. She's one of the coolest people I've ever met.
    她是我见过的最酷的人之一。
    Es una de las personas más guays que he conocido en mi vida.
    彼女は今まで会った中で一番かっこいい人の一人だ。
    그녀는 내가 만나본 사람 중 가장 쿨한 사람 중 하나야.
  3. Cool, I'll meet you there at seven.
    行,那我们七点在那儿见。
    Vale, quedamos allí a las siete.
    了解、じゃあ7時にそこで会おう。
    알겠어, 그럼 7시에 거기서 보자.

发音

用法指南

语境: agreement, approval, describing people or things

语气: approving, laid-back

✓ 正确说法

  • That's pretty cool.
    挺酷的。
    Eso mola bastante.
    それ、結構いいね。
    그거 꽤 괜찮은데.
  • Cool, sounds like a plan.
    行,就这么定了。
    Guay, suena a buen plan.
    了解、そうしよう。
    좋아, 그렇게 하자.

✗ 错误说法

  • Overusing it can sound indifferent — responding 'cool' to serious news may seem dismissive
    过度使用会显得漠不关心——对严肃的消息只回一个'cool'可能让人觉得敷衍
    Abusar de la palabra puede sonar indiferente — responder 'cool' a una noticia seria puede parecer despectivo
    使いすぎると無関心に聞こえる——深刻な知らせに「cool」と返すと軽く見ているように思われる
    너무 많이 쓰면 무관심하게 들릴 수 있다 — 심각한 소식에 '쿨'이라고 대답하면 무성의해 보인다

起源与历史

Jazz musicians in the 1930s-40s used 'cool' to describe a relaxed, understated style of playing. It spread through Beat culture in the 1950s and has remained the most durable American slang word for over 80 years.

文化背景

Era: 1940s jazz culture, universal since 1950s

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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