scorch
/skɔːtʃ/ · /skɔːrtʃ/
CEFR level C1Topic NatureWord #5570 in the learning path
烧焦；烤焦；使枯萎
Definitions
v. To burn a surface slightly or damage it with heat
烧焦；烤焦；使枯萎
Example
The hot iron scorched my favourite cotton shirt.
滚烫的熨斗把我最喜欢的棉衬衫烫焦了。
Prolonged heatwaves can scorch crops, reducing agricultural yields and threatening food supplies in vulnerable regions.
持续的热浪会使庄稼焦枯，降低农业产量，并威胁脆弱地区的粮食供应。
Collocations
- scorch marks
- scorch the grass
- scorching heat
Word family
- scorched (adj.)
- scorching (adj.)
Synonyms
- singe
- sear
Usage tip
常指表面烧焦，不一定烧毁；太阳也能scorch植物。
FAQ
- What does scorch mean?
- To burn a surface slightly or damage it with heat
- How is scorch pronounced?
- UK /skɔːtʃ/, US /skɔːrtʃ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
