scald /skɔːld/ ( scalding, scalded, scalds )

• 1. 

  V-T If you scald yourself, you burn yourself with very hot liquid or steam. 烫伤

  例：

  A patient jumped into a bath being prepared by a member of staff and scalded herself.

  一位病人跳进了工作人员正在给她准备的洗澡水中把自己烫伤了。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT A scald is a burn caused by very hot liquid or steam. 烫伤

  例：

  Scalds, burns and poisoning can all be life-threatening.

  烫伤、烧伤和中毒都有可能危及生命。