고체가 열에 의해 액체로 변하다.
To change from a solid to a liquid state, typically due to heat.
예문:
"The glacier has started to melt rapidly due to rising global temperatures."
"If you leave the butter out on the counter, it will melt quickly in this heat."
고체 물질에 열을 가하여 액체 상태로 만들다.
To apply heat to a solid substance until it turns into a liquid.
예문:
"Workers use a high-temperature furnace to melt the raw iron ore."
"She carefully melted the chocolate chips in a double boiler for the cake frosting."
점차 사라지거나 희미해지다.
To disappear gradually or fade away, often quietly or imperceptibly.
예문:
"The mist over the valley began to melt away as the morning sun rose higher."
"His initial nervousness melted into confidence once he started speaking to the crowd."
감정이 부드러워지거나 연민을 느끼게 되다.
To cause someone's feelings to soften, often moving them to compassion or tenderness; or to become tender oneself.
예문:
"The puppy's sad eyes were enough to melt the heart of the sternest judge."
"She melted when she heard the sincere apology from her estranged friend."
눈이나 얼음이 녹는 행위나 기간.
An act or period of melting, especially referring to the seasonal thawing of snow or ice.
예문:
"The spring melt often causes rivers to swell and increases the risk of flooding."
"Scientists are monitoring the annual melt of the Arctic sea ice closely."