blackened

• Описывает что-то, что было сделано чёрным или тёмным, часто путём горения, обугливания или покрытия.

Describes something that has been made black or dark, often by burning, charring, or coating.

1. B1formal

   Having been made black or dark in color, often by fire, smoke, or dirt.

   Почерневший

   • The walls were blackened by the fire.
   • His hands were blackened from working with coal.
   • The old photograph had blackened edges.

   Synonymsbegrimedburntdarkenedsmokedsooty

   Antonymsbleachedwhitened

2. Cooking techniqueB2informalamericanculinary

   A method of cooking fish or meat where it is coated in spices and cooked in a very hot pan until the outside is charred black.

   Обжаренный до черноты

   • We ordered blackened catfish at the restaurant.
   • She made blackened chicken with a spicy rub.
   • Blackened salmon is a popular dish in Cajun cuisine.

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по окрашиванию чего-либо в чёрный или тёмный цвет, или для нанесения ущерба чьей-либо репутации.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something black or dark in color, or to damage someone's reputation.

1. Make or become blackB2formal

   To cause something to turn black in color, or to become black.

   Чернить

   • The smoke from the fire blackened the walls of the room.
   • The sky blackened as the storm approached.
   • The metal blackened after being exposed to the chemical.

   Synonymsblackchardarkenscorchsingesmokesmudgestain

   Antonymsbleachwhiten

2. Burn slightly and superficiallyB2formal

   To burn the surface of something, affecting its color but not destroying it.

   Обжечь

   • He blackened the steak on the grill for a smoky flavor.
   • The toast was blackened in the toaster.
   • The chef blackened the fish with a special spice rub.

   Synonymscharscorchsearsinge

Phrasal variantsblacken out