warm /wɔ:m/ I. adj. 1.暖和的，温暖的：Come and get warm by the fire. 到火边来暖和暖和。Red, yellow and orange are called warm colours. 红、黄、橙称为暖色。 2. 热烈的；热情的：We received a warm welcome. 我们受到了热烈欢迎。He has a warm heart; he is a kind person. 他热心，是个善良的人。‖II. vt. & vi.使温暖；变暖：The fire soon warmed the room. 火很快使屋子变暖和了。The water is warming in the pot over the fire. 火上壶里的水热了。warm to 对…变得热心；开始喜欢…：She didn’t want to move at first but I think she’s warming to the idea.开始她不想动，但我认为她对这个想法开始有了热心。Tom’s so friendly that you can’t help warming to him.汤姆那么友好，你会抑制不住地喜欢上他的。warm up 变暖和起来，热起来；使热情、活跃、兴奋起来：Have a cup of coffee to warm you up. 喝杯咖啡，暖暖身子。He warmed up as he spoke on. 他越讲越兴奋。
warmly adv.暖和的； 热烈地
warm-blooded adj. 温血的
warm-hearted adj. 热情的，亲切的
warmth /wɔ:mθ/ n. ［u］ 1. 暖和，温暖：the warmth of the fire 火的温暖 I can feel the warmth of his body. 我能感觉到他的体温。 2.热烈，热情，热心：He was pleased with the warmth of his welcome. 他因受到热烈欢迎而高兴。I was inspired by his warmth. 我被他的热情鼓舞着。
