形容词
1. 冰河的;冰川的;由冰川形成的
Glacial means relating to or produced by glaciers or ice.
2. 冷淡的;冷若冰霜的
If you say that a person, action, or atmosphere is glacial, you mean that they are very unfriendly or hostile.
3. 冰川般运动的;极其缓慢的
If you say that something moves or changes at a glacial pace, you are emphasizing that it moves or changes very slowly.
4. (常指美女)冷若冰霜的,冰美人似的
If you describe someone, usually a woman, as glacial, you mean they are very beautiful and elegant, but do not show their feelings.
1. extremely cold
e.g. an arctic climate
a frigid day
gelid waters of the North Atlantic
glacial winds
icy hands
polar weather
Synonym: arcticfrigidgelidicypolar
2. devoid of warmth and cordiality
expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
e.g. a frigid greeting
got a frosty reception
a frozen look on their faces
a glacial handshake
icy stare
wintry smile
Synonym: frigidfrostyfrozenicywintry
3. relating to or derived from a glacier
e.g. glacial deposit