temperature

Definition

  • noun: a measurement that indicates how hot or cold something is
  • noun: degree of hotness or coldness measured on a definite scale
  • synonyms: constitution, state, moderation

Examples

  • The governor's speech 'raised/lowered the' political 'temperature'. [=it made people more/less angry about the political situation]

  • The water 'temperature' has risen (by) two degrees. [=the water has become two degrees warmer]

  • Did you 'take his temperature'? [=did you use a thermometer to find out if he had a fever?]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - You sent me ba... Look, if you want to save Hannah, I need your help. Save her how? I looked at her chart. Her temperature's been fluctuating... to . - Yes, but, she has... - I went through Foster's data. The Kalavirus's key symptom is an uninterrupted increase in body temperature. Nothing, not even medicine, can stop the increase or suspend it. We need to figure out why she's the exception. - What's her temperature? (..)
    2016 TvShow: 12 Monkeys Title: Lullaby Season: 2 Episode 8