| 单词 | scorch |
| 释义 | scorch (skɔːʳtʃ ) Word forms: scorches , scorching , scorched 1. verb To scorch something means to burn it slightly. The bomb scorched the side of the building. [VERB noun] Synonyms: burn, sear, char, roast scorched adjective ...scorched black earth. 2. verb If something scorches or is scorched, it becomes marked or changes colour because it is affected by too much heat or by a chemical. The leaves are inclined to scorch in hot sunshine. [VERB] If any of the spray goes onto the lawn it will scorch the grass. [VERB noun] Synonyms: shrivel, burn, wither, bake scorched graded adjective ...the lamp with its scorched plastic shade. 3. verb If you scorch round a place, you move round it very quickly, either in a car or on foot. [British, informal] Many people dream of scorching round a racetrack. [VERB preposition/adverb] Synonyms: tear, speed, zoom, bomb Collocations: scorching heat No butter or oil, no basting, just scorching heat. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The gruelling race is held over five days, over rough terrain in scorching heat. The Sun (2006) The scorching heat of the Oxus plain was a complete contrast, except for the chilly nights, after the terrible glaciers of Kara Dagh. KARA KUSH Soldiers returning from patrols in scorching heat have to wait their turn to get a shower. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The scorching heat that roasted much of the country is over and the rains are tipping down. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Makeshift tents have been set up on traffic islands and pavements, where they shelter from the scorching summer heat. Times, Sunday Times Yesterday was the hottest day of the year so far, and a scorching summer may have arrived at last. The Sun But it landed in scrub parched by scorching summer temperatures - triggering a host of fires that joined to form one big blaze. The Sun Lupin has one last tip to save face in the scorching summer. canada.com Agricultural commodities also posted strong gains as scorching summer temperatures and growing demand for biofuels pushed prices higher. Times, Sunday Times He was fitted with a drip after playing in scorching temperatures. The Sun Scorching temperatures, wildfires and floods are already claiming lives around the globe. Times, Sunday Times But scorching temperatures and a total absence of permanent water define this as one of the harshest spots on earth. Times, Sunday Times And the scorching temperatures and humidity will also take their toll. The Sun Dry weather, scorching temperatures and wind gusts of up to 65mph were forecast yesterday. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 烧焦 Japanese: 焦がす |
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