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to blanch
01
变 pale, 面色苍白
to turn pale, especially in response to fear, shock, or surprise
Intransitive
Example
While waiting for the results, she was visibly blanching.
The ghostly figure in the dark alley made them blanch with fear.
Last night, she blanched when she saw a spider in her room.
02
焯水, 漂烫
to briefly immerse food in boiling water, often followed by rapid cooling, to preserve color, remove skin, or prepare for freezing
Transitive: to blanch food
Example
Before freezing the vegetables, she decided to blanch them to preserve their vibrant color and nutrients.
The chef instructed the kitchen staff to blanch the tomatoes for easy peeling in preparation for the sauce.
To make the perfect French fries, I blanch the potatoes before frying to achieve a crispy exterior.
