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scorching:酷热的;灼热的 插画
环境 · B2

scorching

英 /ˈskɔːtʃɪŋ/  美 /ˈskɔːrtʃɪŋ/
  • adj. 酷热的;灼热的Extremely hot, especially when describing weather.

We sheltered under a tree in the scorching heat.

酷热中,我们躲到一棵树下乘凉。

Increasingly frequent periods of scorching weather threaten crop yields and place additional pressure on water supplies.

酷热天气越来越频繁,威胁作物产量,也给供水带来额外压力。

搭配

scorching heat 酷热scorching hot 热得灼人a scorching summer 酷热的夏季

辨析提示

表示极热,常说scorching hot,一般不用very修饰。

词族

scorch (v.)、scorched (adj.)

近义 sweltering、blistering

反义 freezing

环境英语词汇CEFR B2

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