Scald
01
a burn or injury caused by contact with hot liquid or steam
例子
She treated the scald on her arm with cold running water.
02
the act or process of burning or injuring with hot water or steam
例子
She warned him about the scald when pouring tea.
to scald
01
烫伤, 被热水或蒸汽烫伤
to injure oneself with hot liquid or steam
Transitive: to scald sb/sth
例子
The steam from the pot scalded his face as he lifted the lid too quickly.
当他太快地揭开盖子时，锅里的蒸汽烫伤了他的脸。
02
加热, 煮沸
to heat a liquid, especially milk or water until it boils or gets close to that degree
Transitive: to scald a liquid
例子
The barista scalded the milk for the latte, ensuring a velvety texture for the coffee.
咖啡师烫了拿铁用的牛奶，确保咖啡有丝滑的质地。
03
烫, 用沸水短暂浸泡
to briefly dip or immerse something in boiling water
Transitive: to scald food or other substances
例子
He scalded the vegetables to preserve their color before freezing them.
他在冷冻前烫了蔬菜以保持它们的颜色。
