1610s, "something that cools," agent noun from refrigerate. As "cabinet for keeping food cool," 1824, originally in the brewery trade, in place of earlier refrigeratory (c. 1600). The electric-powered household device was available from c. 1918.
权威例句
1. He went to the refrigerator and removed a bottle of wine.
他走到冰箱处拿出一瓶酒。
2. Wade walked quickly to the refrigerator and pulled out another beer.
韦德快步走到冰箱边又拿出一罐啤酒。
3. Marianne went to rummage in the refrigerator.
玛丽安娜在冰箱里翻了翻。
4. This dessert can be served straight from the refrigerator.
这甜点从冰箱里拿出后即可食用。
5. He took the liberty of using my refrigerator while I was away.