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scorch

/ˈskɔːrtʃ/ American
  • v. 烧焦, 严厉批评
  • n. 烧焦的痕迹
Definition
  • v. to burn the surface of something, or to criticize harshly
  • n. a mark left by burning
Example
The strong sun can scorch your skin without sunscreen.
不涂防晒霜的话,强烈的阳光会把你的皮肤晒伤。