"act or practice of exercising or practicing before an activity," 1915; earlier in literal sense, "a heating" (of something), 1878, from verbal phrase warm up, which is from 1868 in the sense "exercise before an activity." Earlier in reference to heating food (1848), and earliest (c. 1400), figuratively, of persons. In reference to appliances, motors, etc., attested from 1947.
雙語例句
1. Serve the cake warm or at room temperature, cut in squares.
等蛋糕溫?zé)峄驔鲋潦覝貢r切成四方塊端上桌。
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2. Warm weather has attracted the flat fish close to shore.
煦暖的氣候?qū)⒈饶眶~引到了近海。
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3. We sat round the fire to keep ourselves warm.
我們圍坐在火邊取暖。
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4. The children are very tactile with warm, loving natures.
小孩子說話時喜歡用上熱烈、表達喜愛的肢體觸碰。
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5. In warm weather, you should wear clothing that is cool and comfortable.