Convert to or into - WordReference Forums
2020年5月14日 · In the process, the light energy converts to heat energy. My question is can I use "to" instead of "into" without affecting the meaning of the sentence. A.They converted the spare bedroom to an office. B.The stocks can be easily converted into cash. C. a sofa that converts to a bed. D.In the process, the light energy converts into heat energy.
a heat & a preliminary | WordReference Forums
Aug 15, 2012. #1. A heat is one of a series of races or competitions. The winners of a heat take part in another race or competition, against the winners of other heats. the heats of the men's 100m breaststroke. A preliminary is the first part of a competition to see who will go on to the main competition. The winner of each preliminary goes ...
Blistering heat or cold? - WordReference Forums
UK. English - England. Apr 14, 2016. #2. No, only "blistering heat" works. To blister = to form a blister. Heat blisters skin, hence blistering heat - cold does not cause this effect: Blisters caused by heat (a burn): P.
vases communicants (sens figuré) | WordReference Forums
2008年4月17日 · En vertu de la théorie des vases communicants, l'argent que je t'ai donné a, en fait, été utilisé par ton épouse. I just need the translation of "théorie des vases communicants". Note des modérateurs : nous avons fusionné plusieurs discussions pour créer ce fil. Voir égalment principe des vases...
Cheat at/in/on the exam | WordReference Forums
2006年8月21日 · arabic. May 11, 2016. #17. "cheat in " behave in a dishonest way in order to win or to get an advantage, especially in a competition, game, or examination. for example:He had cheated in the test by using a calculator. "cheat on somebody". phrasal verb.
Cold-natured, hot-natured (person always cold or hot)
2021年12月21日 · If you are looking for American English terms, we usually say a person is cold-natured (always cold when others are comfortable) or hot-natured (hot when others are comfortable). "Cold-natured" is what people say, in the context of a conversation about temperature (in a different context it could mean emotionally cold) ...
ratio of/to or between/and | WordReference Forums
2012年11月15日 · Ratio of / to, between / and, of / and or some other? Examples: Density is the ratio between mass and volume. The heat capacity ratio is the ratio of the heat capacity at constant pressure to heat capacity at constant volume. Speed is the ratio of the distance an object moves per time unit. The ratio of men and women in TV is equal.
Degrees celsius / Celsius degrees? - WordReference Forums
2012年11月20日 · "The output of the heat exchanger is hotter by 40 degrees Celsius", and "Our standard uncertainty is ±3 °C"). Because of this dual usage, one must not rely upon the unit name or its symbol to denote that a quantity is a temperature interval; it must be unambiguous through context or explicit statement that the quantity is an interval.
être carré - WordReference Forums
French - France. Dec 27, 2010. #3. être quelqu'un de carré, c'est être pragmatique, discipliné, ordonné, organisé, méthodique. Ne pas s'éparpiller dans tous les sens etc. (dans le sens négatif peut être utilisé pour dire que quel'qu'un est trop rigide, manque de flexibilité). par opposition à être tout en rondeurs.
how long vs for how long - WordReference Forums
2015年5月27日 · Modwoman in the attic. Wisconsin. English - United States. May 30, 2015. #8. vinci61 said: Yes，I was asking can I simply just ask "how long" not 'how long does it take' nor ' for how long does it take'. You still haven't given us much context. In most conversations in which the desired response is " (It takes) thirty minutes" simply asking ...