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高温

gāo wēn
noun★Intermediate— high temperature
⚙️Engineering
technical

A high degree of heat, especially above normal or safe levels.

高温会影响电子元件的寿命。

High temperatures can affect the lifespan of electronic components.

这种合金在高温下仍然保持稳定。

This alloy remains stable even at high temperatures.

💡

Often used in scientific, industrial, or meteorological contexts.

general

Extremely hot weather conditions.

今天高温预警,大家要注意防暑。

There's a high-temperature warning today; everyone should take precautions against heatstroke.

💡

Common in weather forecasts and public health advisories.

Collocations

高温天气hot weather高温警报heat warning耐高温heat-resistant高温环境high-temperature environment

Synonyms

高热炎热酷热

Antonyms

低温寒冷低温

Related Phrases

高温作业phrase
work in high-temperature conditions
高温煅烧phrase
high-temperature calcination

💡Pro Tip

Distinguish from '高热'

'高温' refers to temperature levels, while '高热' (fever) refers to body temperature or a state of illness. For example, '高温天气' means hot weather, but '高热病人' means a patient with a high fever.

⚡Gold Rule

Context matters

In technical fields like engineering or meteorology, '高温' has precise quantitative meanings (e.g., above 30°C or specific material thresholds). In general usage, it describes uncomfortably hot weather.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '高' (high) and '温' (temperature/warmth), reflecting the concept of elevated heat levels.

📝Usage Notes

Used in both technical and general contexts. In scientific writing, it often refers to specific temperature thresholds, while in everyday language, it describes uncomfortably hot weather.

Word Breakdown

高
high
root
+
温
temperature/warmth
root
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