frigid

词根词缀:

词根
frig, friger= cold 冷, 寒

frigid adj. 寒冷的

frig 冷,寒 + id …的 → 寒冷的

frigidity n. 寒冷;(性)冷淡

frigid 寒冷的 + ity 具备某种性质,状况 → 寒冷;(性)冷淡

refrigerant adj. 制冷的

re 加强 + friger 冷,寒 + ant …的 → 制冷的

refrigerate v. 使冷却;冷藏

re 加强 + friger 冷,寒 + ate 使… → 使…变冷 → 使冷却;冷藏

refrigerator n. 冰箱

re 加强 + friger 冷,寒 + ator 表器物 → 冷藏的设备 → 冰箱

数据来源:新东方英语词汇速记大全

相关例句:

The thin frigid air swept cigarette smoke and stale machine smells from the heated cockpit.

稀薄而凛到的空气把燠热的座舱里的香烟烟雾和隔宿的机油气味吹掉了。

His body became numb and stiff from the frigid north wind.

他的身体在这寒冷的北风中被冻得麻木而僵硬。

The hand and lash that beat down frigid Rome?

那打得倒了冷淡的罗马帝国的手和鞭子?

He presided at all councils of ministers, where the atmosphere could be frigid on occasions

所有的内阁会议都由他主持,有时会上的气氛会很拘谨。

My husband says I am frigid.

丈夫说我性冷淡。

The upper reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River lie in a frigid zone.

雅鲁藏布江的上游是高寒地带。