scorched
v. 烧焦,烤焦( scorch的过去式和过去分词 ); 使(植物)枯萎,把…晒枯; <非正>高速行驶; 枯焦
To scorch something means to burn it slightly.
The bomb scorched the side of the building.
炸弹烧焦了建筑物的一侧。
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...
叶子在酷热的阳光下容易枯黄。
If any of the spray goes onto the lawn it will scorch the grass.
这种喷雾剂向草坪上轻轻一喷,就会使草枯黄。
If you scorch round a place, you move round it very quickly, either in a car or on foot.
Many people dream of scorching round a racetrack.
许多人梦想能绕着跑道飞奔。
1. dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight;
2. having everything destroyed so nothing is left salvageable by an enemy;
3. damaged or discolored by superficial burning:"the scorched blouse tore easily"
The heat scorched the fine hairs on her arms.
炙热烤焦了她手臂上的汗毛。
The hot paving stones scorched my naked feet.
烫人的铺路石灼烤着我的一双赤脚。
I scorched my dress when I was ironing it.
我把自己的连衣裙熨焦了。
The hot iron scorched the tablecloth.
热熨斗把桌布烫焦了.
The hot weather scorched the grass.
炎热的天气使青草枯萎了.