
검색
to scorch
01
to dry out or cause something to shrivel by applying intense heat
Transitive: to scorch sth
Example
The sun scorched the crops, leaving them brittle and dry.
The heat from the stove scorched the meat, causing it to shrink and toughen.
The desert sun scorched the earth, leaving cracks in the ground.
02
to burn something slightly on the surface, causing a change in color without significant damage
Transitive: to scorch sth
Example
The iron was too hot and began to scorch the fabric.
The intense sunlight can scorch the leaves of delicate plants.
Care must be taken while cooking to avoid scorching the bottom of the pan.
03
to become burned or singed, typically on the surface
Intransitive
Example
The toast got too close to the broiler and began to scorch on the edges.
The leaves scorched under the intense summer sun.
The cookies in the oven scorched, turning black on the bottom.
04
destroy completely by or as if by fire
Transitive: to scorch sth
Example
The fire scorched everything in its path, leaving only ashes behind.
The heat from the lava scorched the vegetation surrounding the volcano.
The flames quickly scorched the wooden cabin, reducing it to rubble.
Scorch
01
그을음, 타서 변색된 부분
a discoloration caused by heat
02
그을음, 열상
a surface burn
03
타락병, 스콜치병
a plant disease that produces a browning or scorched appearance of plant tissues