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冰川的, 冰河的
relating to a large mass of compressed ice like those near the poles or on mountains
- They studied the glacial formations in the Arctic region.
他们研究了北极地区的冰川形成。
- Scientists measure glacial ice cores to understand past climate conditions.
科学家测量冰川冰芯以了解过去的气候条件。
- Glacial meltwater feeds into many of the world's rivers.
冰川融水流入世界上许多河流。
- The park features a glacial lake that was formed during the last Ice Age.
公园里有一个冰川湖，形成于最后一个冰河时代。
- Glacial deposits left by ancient ice sheets shaped the landscape of the region.
古代冰盖留下的冰川沉积物塑造了该地区的地貌。
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冰冷的, 严寒的
freezing as though having sub-zero temperatures
- Walking outside without a coat, he immediately regretted his decision as the glacial air bit at his skin.
没有穿外套走在外面，当冰冷的空气咬着他的皮肤时，他立刻后悔了自己的决定。
- The room was kept at a glacial temperature, causing everyone to huddle together for warmth.
房间保持在冰点温度，导致每个人都挤在一起取暖。
- The wind blowing off the mountains felt glacial, numbing any exposed skin within seconds.
从山上吹来的风感觉冰冷刺骨，几秒钟内就能使任何暴露在外的皮肤麻木。
- She wrapped herself in a thick blanket to ward off the glacial chill seeping through the poorly insulated cabin walls.
她裹着一条厚毯子，以抵御从隔热不良的小屋墙壁渗入的冰冷寒气。
- The glacial waters of the mountain stream were so cold that they took her breath away when she dipped her toes in.
山涧的冰川水冷得让她把脚趾浸入时几乎窒息。
3
cold, unfriendly, or disdainful in manner or expression
- She gave him a glacial stare that silenced the room.
- His glacial response made it clear he was displeased.
- The manager's glacial tone intimidated the new employees.
- There was a glacial atmosphere between the rival politicians.
- He received a glacial welcome from his former classmates.