Definition
高热 is a noun that covers two related but distinct concepts: high temperature in physical contexts (e.g., industrial processes, cooking) and high body temperature in medical contexts (fever). The English equivalents are 'high heat' and 'high fever' respectively, so context determines the meaning.
n.
high heat (in physical contexts, e.g., industrial processes, cooking)high fever (medical)
Examples
- 高热。Zhè zhǒng cáiliào kěyǐ chéngshòu gāo rè.This material can withstand high heat.
- 高热，。Háizi gāo rè bú tuì, děi mǎshàng qù yīyuàn.The child's high fever won't go down; we need to go to the hospital immediately.
- 高热。gāo rè tiānqì róngyì ràng rén zhòngshǔ.High heat weather easily causes heatstroke.
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