blackened

• 形容某物被弄黑或变暗，常因燃烧、烧焦或覆盖所致。也指涂成黑色或变得黑暗。

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.

   变黑的

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

   同义词begrimedburntdarkenedsmokedsooty

   反义词bleachedwhitened

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.

   黑化煎烤

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

• 动词，指使某物变成黑色或深色，也指损害某人的名誉。

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.

   使变黑

   • 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.

   同义词blackchardarkenscorchsingesmokesmudgestain

   反义词bleachwhiten

2. Burn slightly and superficiallyB2formal

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

   烧焦

   • 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.

   同义词charscorchsearsinge

短语动词变体blacken out