warmth

- n. 温暖
- n. 温情
- Definition
- n. a pleasant feeling of heat
- n. kindness and friendliness in someone's behavior
- Example
- The blanket gave her warmth on that cold winter night.
- 在那个寒冷的冬夜,毯子给了她温暖。
Synonyms & Differences 近义词辨析
Compared meaning: the feeling of heat (noun).
比较义项:温度带来的热感(名词)。
- heat
Neutral or strong term for the state of being hot; can describe intense, even uncomfortable temperature, and is common in weather or physical contexts.
指“热”这一状态本身,语气中性或强烈,可以形容令人不适的高温,常用于天气或物理环境。
Turn off the stove - the heat from the pan could burn you.
把炉子关掉——平底锅上的热气可能会烫伤你。
- warmth 本词
A milder, pleasant feeling of heat, usually comforting or cozy; often used for things that make someone feel good, not for intense or dangerous temperatures.
指一种较温和、令人愉悦的热感,通常带来舒适或惬意的感觉;常用于让人感到舒服的事物,而非强烈或危险的高温。
The blanket gave her warmth on that cold winter night.
在那个寒冷的冬夜,毯子给了她温暖。
Heat and warmth both describe the feeling of temperature. Heat is neutral and can be strong, describing an intense or even uncomfortable temperature, common in weather. Warmth is milder and pleasant, describing a comforting, cozy feeling, not an intense or dangerous heat.
heat 泛指“热”本身,语气中性,强度可大可小,甚至可以令人不适;warmth 则专指“温暖”带来的舒适感,语气积极,多用于让人感到舒适、安心的场合。