英语词汇“torch”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

torch

(tɔːʳtʃ )

Word forms: torches , torching , torched

1. countable noun B2

A torch is a small electric light which is powered by batteries and which you can carry in your hand. [British]

regional note: in AM, use flashlight

2. countable noun B2

A torch is a long stick with burning material at one end, used to provide light or to set things on fire.

They lit a torch and set fire to the chapel's thatch.

...a torch-lit march for peace.

Synonyms: firebrand, brand, taper, flaming stick

3. countable noun B2

A torch is a device that produces a hot flame and is used for tasks such as cutting or joining pieces of metal.

The gang worked for up to ten hours with acetylene torches to open the vault.

4. See also blowtorch

5. verb

If someone torches a building or vehicle, they set fire to it deliberately.

The rioters torched the local library. [VERB noun]

Cars and trucks have been torched, bottles and bricks thrown. [VERB noun]

Synonyms: set fire to, burn, ignite, set on fire

6. carry a torch for phrase

If you say that someone is carrying a torch for someone else, you mean that they secretly admire them or love them.

He has always carried a torch for Barbara.

7. carry the torch phrase

If you say that someone is carrying the torch of a particular belief or movement, you mean that they are working hard to ensure that it is not forgotten and continues to grow stronger.

This group aims to carry the torch for the thousands who died. [+ for/of]

Since his death his daughter has carried the torch of his legacy.

Image of torch

Idioms:

carry a torch for someone

to be in love with someone who does not love you, or who is already involved with another person

Billy is a divorced plumber who still carries a torch for Danny's sister.

carry the torch for something

to support something, such as a political party or a particular belief, very strongly and try to persuade other people to support it too

This group carries the torch for the millions of people who demonstrated against the regime, and the thousands who died.

Collocations:

torch beam

I trained my torch beam on the coral head near the cardinal fish and saw a flicker of colour just below it.

Times, Sunday Times (2006)

Hal watched them leave, the torch beam bouncing around the walls, their voices echoing in the distant rooms.

Robert Wilson THE COMPANY OF STRANGERS (2002)

They picked their way through the rotting debris and weeds, the torch beam bobbing across thick overgrowth tangled from years of neglect.

Stuart Harrison LOST SUMMER (2002)

Translations:

Chinese: 手电筒

Japanese: 懐中電灯

单词	torch
释义	torch (tɔːʳtʃ ) Word forms: torches , torching , torched 1. countable noun B2 A torch is a small electric light which is powered by batteries and which you can carry in your hand. [British] regional note: in AM, use flashlight 2. countable noun B2 A torch is a long stick with burning material at one end, used to provide light or to set things on fire. They lit a torch and set fire to the chapel's thatch. ...a torch-lit march for peace. Synonyms: firebrand, brand, taper, flaming stick 3. countable noun B2 A torch is a device that produces a hot flame and is used for tasks such as cutting or joining pieces of metal. The gang worked for up to ten hours with acetylene torches to open the vault. 4. See also blowtorch 5. verb If someone torches a building or vehicle, they set fire to it deliberately. The rioters torched the local library. [VERB noun] Cars and trucks have been torched, bottles and bricks thrown. [VERB noun] Synonyms: set fire to, burn, ignite, set on fire 6. carry a torch for phrase If you say that someone is carrying a torch for someone else, you mean that they secretly admire them or love them. He has always carried a torch for Barbara. 7. carry the torch phrase If you say that someone is carrying the torch of a particular belief or movement, you mean that they are working hard to ensure that it is not forgotten and continues to grow stronger. This group aims to carry the torch for the thousands who died. [+ for/of] Since his death his daughter has carried the torch of his legacy. Image of torch © 08/05/2018, Shutterstock Idioms: carry a torch for someone to be in love with someone who does not love you, or who is already involved with another person Billy is a divorced plumber who still carries a torch for Danny's sister. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers carry the torch for something to support something, such as a political party or a particular belief, very strongly and try to persuade other people to support it too This group carries the torch for the millions of people who demonstrated against the regime, and the thousands who died. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: torch beam I trained my torch beam on the coral head near the cardinal fish and saw a flicker of colour just below it. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Hal watched them leave, the torch beam bouncing around the walls, their voices echoing in the distant rooms. Robert Wilson THE COMPANY OF STRANGERS (2002) They picked their way through the rotting debris and weeds, the torch beam bobbing across thick overgrowth tangled from years of neglect. Stuart Harrison LOST SUMMER (2002) Translations: Chinese: 手电筒 Japanese: 懐中電灯
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