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源自中古英语 'scalden',与古北欧语 'skālda'(烫伤)同源,最终可追溯至原始日耳曼语词根,与热、烫的概念相关。
❶ 形容液体或物体温度极高,达到可能造成烫伤的程度,常用于描述热水、蒸汽等危险高温状态。
“Be careful with that kettle, the water is scalding hot.”
(小心那个水壶,里面的水滚烫会烫伤人。)
“She spilled scalding coffee on her lap and screamed.”
(她把滚烫的咖啡洒在大腿上,疼得尖叫起来。)
❶ 比喻言辞或批评极其尖锐激烈,让人感觉像被烫伤一样难受。
“The politician faced scalding criticism from the media.”
(这位政客遭到了媒体尖锐的批评。)
“Her scalding remarks left him speechless with anger.”
(她刻薄的言论气得他说不出话来。)
scalding hot — 形容液体或物体温度极高,通常指接近或达到沸点的温度。
“The soup is scalding hot, let it cool down before eating.”
(汤非常烫,等凉一点再喝。)
scalding tears — 文学表达,形容因极度悲伤或愤怒而流下的炽热泪水。
“She wiped away the scalding tears with trembling hands.”
(她用颤抖的手擦去滚烫的泪水。)