parch

• 动词，表示使某物极度干燥，尤指因受热或阳光暴晒而变得干枯。也可指人感到极度的干渴或炎热。

A verb used to describe the act of making something extremely dry, especially through heat or exposure to the sun.

1. Make dryB2formal

   To make something extremely dry, especially through heat or lack of moisture.

   烤干

   • The sun parched the earth after weeks of drought.
   • The hot wind parched his lips and skin.
   • The desert heat parched the plants beyond recovery.

   同义词bakedehydratedesiccatedryscorchsearwither

   反义词dampenmoistensaturatesoakwet

2. Make thirstyB2formal

   To cause someone to feel very thirsty.

   使口渴

   • The long hike parched the hikers.
   • The dry air parched his throat.
   • Working in the sun parched the workers quickly.

   同义词dehydratedry out

3. Toast lightlyC1formal

   To roast or dry something, like grains or nuts, with heat.

   烘烤

   • She parched the corn kernels over the fire.
   • The chef parched the almonds for the salad.
   • They parched the coffee beans before grinding them.

   同义词dryroasttoast

   反义词dampenmoistensoakwet