scorch /skɔːtʃ/ TEM4 ( scorching, scorched, scorches )

• 1. 

  V-T To scorch something means to burn it slightly. 烧焦

  例：

  The bomb scorched the side of the building.

  炸弹烧焦了建筑物的侧面。

• 2. 

  scorched ADJ 烧焦的

  例：

  ...scorched black earth.

  …烧焦的黑土。

• 3. 

  V-T/V-I If something scorches or is scorched, it becomes marked or changes colour because it is affected by too much heat or by a chemical. 使枯萎; 变枯萎

  例：

  The leaves are inclined to scorch in hot sunshine.

  树叶在炙热的阳光下易变枯黄。