defrost
UK [ˌdi:'frɒst] US [-'frɑ:st] verb intransitive or transitive
■to (cause to) become free of ice, or to (cause to) become no longer frozen 将...除霜；溶化；（使）解冻•When you get a build-up of ice in your freezer, you know it's time to defrost it.冷冻柜出现积冰就该除霜了。 •Defrost the chicken thoroughly before cooking.鸡肉在煮食前要彻底解冻。 •Leave the chicken to defrost.让鸡肉自行解冻。 |