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nokda[녹따]Intermediate · TOPIK II

melt; thaw

Verb

  1. 1

    melt; thaw

    For ice or snow to become water after being heated.

    Korean definition: 얼음이나 눈이 열을 받아서 물이 되다.

    • The snowman is slowly melting in the warm sunshine.

    • As the warm weather continued, the frozen river slowly thawed.

  2. 2

    melt; thaw

    For solid substance to become like water or softened after being heated or moisturized.

    Korean definition: 고체가 열을 받거나 습기를 먹어서 물러지거나 물처럼 되다.

    • It was so hot that the chocolate in my bag melted.

  3. 3

    be unfrozen; become warm

    For a hardened substance or body parts that have stiffened due to cold to become soft and tender.

    Korean definition: 추워서 굳어진 물질이나 신체 부위 등이 풀어지다.

    • As I entered the warm room, my ice-cold cheeks thawed and turned red.

  4. 4

    be eased; be softened

    For unpleasant feelings or thoughts to become eased.

    Korean definition: 좋지 않은 감정이나 마음이 풀어지다.

    • The moment I read my husband's letter, all my hurt feelings melted away.

    • Pretty flowers are the most effective way to soften Mom's bad mood.