hot /hɒt/

Meaning

English definition

• (adj.) used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
• (adj.) characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
• (adj.) extended meanings; especially of psychological heat; marked by intensity or vehemence especially of passion or enthusiasm

Chinese translation

• a. 热的, 热心的, 辣的, 热情的, 激动的, 猛烈的, 紧迫的
• adv. 热, 紧迫地

Word details

Part of speech

adjective

Pronunciation

/hɒt/

Syllables

1

Exam levels

Middle-school · Gaokao

Frequency

Zipf 5.16 · Common

Word forms

hotter, hottest

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