scorching

• 形容极其炎热、灼热或强度极大的事物。

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

1. Extremely hotB1informal

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

   灼热的

   • 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.

   同义词blisteringbroilingburningfieryparchedroastingsearingsizzlingswelteringtorrid

   反义词coldcoolfreezingfrigidicy

2. B2informal

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

   严厉的或尖锐的

   • 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.

   同义词blisteringcausticharshscathingsearingseverevitriolic

   反义词gentlelenientmild

• 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。

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.

1. Extremely hotB1informal

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

   酷热难耐

   • 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.

   反义词chillycoldcoolfreezingfrigidicy

• 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。

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

1. Make very hot and dryB2formal

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

   烤焦

   • 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.

   同义词desiccatedry upparchsearwither

   反义词drenchmoistensaturatesoak

2. Become superficially burnedB2formal

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

   烧焦表面

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

   同义词burncharsearsinge

3. Destroy completely by or as if by fireB2formal

   To burn something completely, leaving nothing behind.

   烧毁

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

   同义词burncharconsumeincinerate

   反义词douseextinguishpreserveprotectquenchsmother

4. Burn slightly and superficially so as to affect colorB2formal

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

   烧焦表面

   • 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.

   同义词blackencharsearsinge

5. Become scorched or singed under intense heat or dry conditionsB2formal

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

   烧焦

   • 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.

   同义词blackenburncharsearshrivelsingewither