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scalding

UK //ˈskɔːldɪŋ//US //ˈskɑːldɪŋ//

词源

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。

adjective

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。)

同义词:burning, searing, blistering, scathing, caustic

常见短语

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。)