noun · a period of strained relationship between individuals characterized by a refusal to communicate

他们两夫妻又在打冷战，谁也不理谁。

noun · (US-Soviet) Cold War

冷战在1991年结束了。

noun · a sudden brief shaking of the body, usually caused by cold, fear, or a physical reaction

冷风吹过，他不自觉地打了一个冷战。

noun · a state of political hostility between countries characterized by measures short of open warfare

美苏两国在二战后进入了长期的冷战。