parched

• 形容某物极度干燥，尤指因缺水或受热而干枯。也可形容人极度口渴。

Describes something that is extremely dry, especially due to lack of water or heat.

1. Dried out by heatB2formal

   Extremely dry, especially due to heat or lack of water.

   干枯的

   • The soil was parched after weeks without rain.
   • The sun left the grass parched and brown.
   • His lips were parched from the dry desert air.

   同义词ariddehydrateddesiccateddryscorched

   反义词dampdrenchedhydratedmoistsoakedsoggywet

2. Very thirstyB1informal

   Feeling an intense need for water.

   极度口渴

   • After the long hike, I was absolutely parched.
   • She drank a whole glass of water because she was parched.
   • The heat left everyone feeling parched.

   同义词athirstdehydrateddrythirsty

   反义词hydratedquenchedsatiated

3. Slightly toasted or roastedC1formal

   Cooked or dried by applying heat, often used for grains or seeds.

   烘烤过的

   • The chef parched the corn kernels before grinding them.
   • Parched rice is a common ingredient in some traditional dishes.
   • They parched the seeds over an open fire.

   同义词driedroastedtoasted

• 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