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torch

UK /tɔːtʃ/US /tɔːrtʃ/

词源

源自古法语 'torche'(火把),最终来自拉丁语 'torqua'(扭曲的物体),可能因为早期火炬是用扭曲的纤维制成。

noun

❶ 一种手持照明工具,通常由电池供电,前端有发光装置,用于在黑暗中提供光源。

“She used a torch to find her way in the dark cave.”

(她用手电筒在黑暗的洞穴中寻找出路。)

“The hiker carried a torch during the night trek.”

(徒步旅行者在夜间行进时携带了手电筒。)

❶ 象征性的火炬,常用于传递光明或希望的象征,如奥运会火炬。

“The Olympic torch was carried through the city.”

(奥运火炬在城市中传递。)

“The torch of knowledge is passed from teacher to student.”

(知识的火炬从老师传递给学生。)

同义词:flashlight, lamp, beacon

verb

❶ 用火烧毁建筑物或其他结构,通常指故意纵火。

“The rioters torched several buildings during the protest.”

(暴徒在抗议期间纵火烧毁了几栋建筑物。)

“The abandoned factory was torched last night.”

(废弃的工厂昨晚被人纵火烧毁。)

同义词:burn, incinerate, set fire to

常见短语

carry a torch for someone — 暗恋某人或对某人怀有持久的感情,通常指单方面的爱慕。

“He's been carrying a torch for her since high school.”

(他从高中起就一直暗恋着她。)

pass the torch — 将责任、权力或传统传递给下一代或其他人。

“The retiring CEO passed the torch to his successor.”

(即将退休的CEO将权力交接给了继任者。)