scorching

Describes something that is extremely hot, burning, or intense.

ruОписывает что-то чрезвычайно горячее, обжигающее или интенсивное.esDescribe algo extremadamente caliente, abrasador o intenso, como el calor del sol o una temperatura muy alta.frDécrit quelque chose d'extrêmement chaud, brûlant ou intense, comme une chaleur qui pique ou consume.deBeschreibt etwas, das extrem heiß ist, brennend oder versengend wirkt; auch intensiv oder überwältigend, z. B. Hitze, Sonne oder ein Gefühl.ptDescreve algo extremamente quente, que queima ou é muito intenso. Pode se referir a calor muito forte, como o sol ou uma superfície, ou a algo intenso e avassalador.zh形容极其炎热、灼热或强度极大的事物。arيصف شيئًا شديد الحرارة أو حارقًا أو لاذعًا، ويُستعمل أيضًا مجازًا للدلالة على شدة القوة أو السرعة أو الحماس.

1. Extremely hot B1 informal

   Very hot and dry, often to the point of burning or damaging a surface.

   • The scorching sun made the pavement too hot to walk on.
   • We stayed indoors to avoid the scorching afternoon heat.
   • The desert is known for its scorching temperatures during the day.

   ruПалящийesExtremadamente calientefrbrûlant, torridedeBrennend heißptEscaldantezh灼热的arحارق

   Synonyme: blisteringbroilingburningfieryparchedroastingsearingsizzlingswelteringtorrid

   Antonyme: coldcoolfreezingfrigidicy

2. Harsh or severe B2 informal

   Used to describe criticism or remarks that are very harsh or severe.

   • The critic gave a scorching review of the new movie.
   • Her scorching remarks left everyone in the room silent.
   • He faced scorching criticism for his controversial decision.

   ruРезкий или суровыйesMordaz o severo (dicho de críticas)frTrès sévère ou cinglantdeScharf oder hartptSevero ou mordazzh严厉的或尖锐的arقاسٍ أو لاذع

   Synonyme: blisteringcausticharshscathingsearingseverevitriolic

   Antonyme: gentlelenientmild

• more scorching comparative form
• most scorching superlative form

An adverb meaning 'extremely hot' or 'burningly.' It is used to intensify the degree of heat, often in weather or temperature contexts. The form is identical to the present participle of the verb 'scorch' and functions adverbially.

ruНаречие, означающее «чрезвычайно жарко» или «обжигающе». Используется для усиления степени жара, часто в контексте погоды или температуры. Форма совпадает с причастием настоящего времени глагола «scorch» и выполняет функцию наречия.esAdverbio que significa «extremadamente caliente» o «abrasadoramente». Se usa para intensificar el grado de calor, a menudo en contextos de clima o temperatura. Coincide con el participio presente del verbo «scorch» y funciona como adverbio.frAdverbe signifiant « extrêmement chaud » ou « de manière brûlante ». Utilisé pour renforcer le degré de chaleur, souvent à propos du temps ou de la température. La forme coïncide avec le participe présent du verbe « scorch » et fonctionne comme adverbe.deAdverb, das eine extreme, brennende Hitze bezeichnet, oft im Zusammenhang mit Wetter oder Temperatur. Es wird verwendet, um den Grad der Hitze zu verstärken.ptAdvérbio que significa "extremamente quente" ou "que queima", usado para intensificar o grau de calor, geralmente em contextos de clima ou temperatura.zh副词，表示“极其炎热”或“灼热地”，用于加强热度程度，常用于天气或温度语境。其形式与动词“scorch”的现在分词相同，起副词作用。arظرف يدل على شدة الحرارة أو كونها حارقة، ويُستعمل غالبًا في سياق الطقس أو درجة الحرارة. يرادف معنى «حارّ جدًّا» أو «لاذع الحرارة».

1. Extremely hot B1 informal

   In a way that is very hot, capable of causing burns or discomfort.

   • The sun was shining scorching hot on the beach.
   • She touched the metal surface and it felt scorching.
   • The pavement was scorching under the midday heat.

   ruНевыносимо жаркоesextremadamente calientefrde manière brûlantedeUnerträglich heißptEscaldantezh酷热难耐arحارّ جدًّا

   Antonyme: chillycoldcoolfreezingfrigidicy

A verb used to indicate the act of burning the surface of something, causing discoloration or damage, or to move very fast.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по обжиганию поверхности чего-либо, вызывающего обесцвечивание или повреждение, или для обозначения очень быстрого движения.esVerbo que se usa para quemar ligeramente la superficie de algo, causando decoloración o daño, o para referirse a moverse muy rápido.frVerbe désignant l'action de brûler superficiellement la surface de quelque chose, provoquant une décoloration ou des dommages, ou encore un mouvement extrêmement rapide.deVerb, das das Versengen oder Verbrennen einer Oberfläche bezeichnet, wodurch diese verfärbt oder beschädigt wird, oder das eine sehr schnelle Fortbewegung ausdrückt.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de queimar a superfície de algo, causando descoloração ou dano, ou para indicar um movimento muito rápido.zh动词，指烧焦或烫焦某物的表面，使其变色或受损；也指快速移动。arفعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى إحراق سطح شيء ما أو إتلافه بالحرارة فيغيّر لونه أو يتشوّه، ويُستخدم أيضًا للدلالة على الحركة السريعة جدًا.

1. Make very hot and dry B2 formal

   To become or cause something to become extremely hot and dry, often due to sun or fire.

   • The summer sun scorched the fields, leaving them cracked and barren.
   • The desert heat scorched the landscape for miles.
   • The drought scorched the once-green hills.

   ruВыжигатьesResecar por calorfrBrûler (par la chaleur ou le soleil)deVersengenptQueimar e secarzh烤焦arأحرق وجفف

   Synonyme: desiccatedry upparchsearwither

   Antonyme: drenchmoistensaturatesoak

2. Become superficially burned B2 formal

   To burn the surface of something slightly, causing discoloration or damage.

   • I scorched the shirt while ironing it.
   • The toast was scorched black on one side.
   • The flames scorched the wooden floorboards.

   ruОбжечь поверхностьeschamuscarsefrRoussir (en brûlant superficiellement)deOberfläche versengenptQueimar superficialmentezh烧焦表面arإحراق السطح

   Synonyme: burncharsearsinge

3. Destroy completely by or as if by fire B2 formal

   To burn something completely, leaving nothing behind.

   • The wildfire scorched the entire forest.
   • The enemy army scorched the village to the ground.
   • The intense heat scorched all vegetation in its path.

   ruВыжечьesDestruir completamente por fuegofrbrûler entièrementdeVollständig verbrennenptQueimar completamentezh烧毁arأحرقَ تمامًا

   Synonyme: burncharconsumeincinerate

   Antonyme: douseextinguishpreserveprotectquenchsmother

4. Burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color B2 formal

   To burn the surface of something just enough to change its color.

   • The chef scorched the steak to give it a nice crust.
   • The sun scorched her skin, turning it a deep red.
   • The candle flame scorched the paper, leaving a brown mark.

   ruОбжигатьesChamuscar ligeramente la superficiefrRoussir superficiellementdeVersengenptChamuscarzh烧焦表面arأحرق السطح

   Synonyme: blackencharsearsinge

5. Become scorched or singed under intense heat or dry conditions B2 formal

   To become damaged or discolored due to prolonged exposure to intense heat or dryness.

   • The leaves of the plant scorched in the relentless sun.
   • The grass scorched during the heatwave.
   • The paint on the car's hood scorched from the engine's heat.

   ruОбгоратьesQuemarse o chamuscarsefrSe roussir sous l'effet de la chaleurdeVersengenptQueimar-sezh烧焦arاحتراق سطحي

   Synonyme: blackenburncharsearshrivelsingewither

• scorched past participle
• scorched past simple
• scorching present participle
• scorches third person singular