thermal
/ˈθɜ:ml; `θəml/ adj[esp attrib 尤作定语]
1 ofheat 热的; 热量的: thermal insulation 热绝缘
a ,thermal`power station, ie one using heat to generate electricity 热电站
thermal units, ie for measuring heat 热量单位.
2 warm or hot 温暖的; 热的: thermal springs 温泉.
3 (of clothes) designed to keep the wearer warm in cold weather （指衣物）保暖的, 防寒的
thermal underwear 保暖的内衣. thermal, n rising current of warm air (as used by a glider to gain height) 热气流（如滑翔机藉以上升的）.