defrost /diːˈfrɒst/ TEM8 ( defrosting, defrosted, defrosts )

• 1. 

  V-T/V-I When you defrost frozen food or when it defrosts, you allow or cause it to become unfrozen so that you can eat it or cook it. 使解冻

  例：

  She has a microwave, but uses it mainly for defrosting bread.

  她有一台微波炉，但是主要用于解冻面包。

  例：

  Once the turkey has defrosted, remove the giblets.

  一旦火鸡解冻，立刻移除鸡杂。

• 2. 

  V-T/V-I When you defrost a refrigerator or freezer, you turn it off or press a special switch so that the ice inside it can melt. You can also say that a refrigerator or freezer is defrosting. 除霜

  例：

  Defrost the fridge regularly so that it works at maximum efficiency.

  定期给冰箱除霜能取得最大效率。