Exploring different uses of 'cold,' such as 'the weather is cold,' 'the water is cold,' and 'a cold tone of voice,' to help 小美 feel shifts in meaning and emotional nuance.
小美, when you went out this morning, did you feel a bit cold?
Yes! The wind on my face felt chilly, and I even sneezed.
That’s 'the weather is cold.' What about when you washed your hands?
The water was cold too—icy, it made me pull my hands back.
Very good. 'Cold' can also describe someone’s attitude, like 'he spoke in a cold tone.'
Oh, so it sounds not very friendly?
Right—sometimes 'cold' carries an emotional nuance.
So 'cold' isn’t just about the weather; it can be used in many ways.
Yes. Next time, try making a few sentences with 'cold' yourself.
Okay, I’ll make a sentence with 'cold ice cream'!
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