释义 |
freez·er \ˈfrēzə(r)\ noun (-s) 1. : one that freezes or keeps very cold: a. : a hand-operated machine that freezes ice cream b. : an operator of an ice-cream freezing machine c. : a railroad refrigerator car d. (1) : an insulated compartment or room equipped to freeze perishable foods rapidly at a temperature of -10° to -30° F to prepare them for storage in a locker at subfreezing temperature (2) : a cabinet equipped with both a quick-freezing unit and a storage locker or a single compartment for both quick-freezing and storage especially for the use of one family — called also home freezer (3) : a refrigerated room e. : a food processor who operates a food-freezing plant 2. Australia : a sheep bred and raised for export as frozen meat 3. : a tool used in metalcraft for retouching castings 4. slang : prison, jail |