heat1/hit; hiːt/n 1 [U] the quality of being warm or hot 热﹐热量﹐热力: +of the heat of the sun 太阳的热力a material that withstands intense heat 耐高温材料2 the heat very hot weather 酷暑﹐炎热的天气: the summer heat 夏天炎热的天气3 [singular 单数, U] the temperature used when cooking or heating something〔烹饪或加热时的〕温度: low/medium/high heat Melt the butter over a low heat. 用低温把黄油融化。4 [U] strong feelings, especially anger or excitement 强烈的感情﹔愤怒﹔激动: In the heat of the moment (=when feelings were strong), I said things I didn’t mean. 我一时冲动﹐说了些气话。5 [C] one part of a race or competition, which decides who will be in the next part 预赛﹔分组赛6 [U] AmE the system in a building that keeps it warm [ heating BrE 【英】] 【美】供暖系统﹐暖气设备DEAD HEAT
heat2 also 又作 heat upv [I,T] to become warm or hot, or to make something warm or hot(使)变暖﹔(使)变热: Let the oven heat up. 让烤箱热起来。Heat the milk until it boils. 把牛奶加热至沸腾。