torch
US /tɔːrtʃ/
UK /tɔːtʃ/
名詞
1.
手電筒
(US) a flashlight
範例:
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I need a torch to see in the dark.
我需要一個手電筒才能在黑暗中看清。
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The camper packed a torch and extra batteries.
露營者打包了一個手電筒和備用電池。
2.
手電筒
(UK) a portable device that produces a beam of light
範例:
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He shone his torch into the dark cave.
他用手電筒照向黑暗的洞穴。
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The guide used a powerful torch to illuminate the path.
導遊用一個強力手電筒照亮了道路。
3.
火炬, 火把
a portable device producing a flame, used for illumination or to set fire to something
範例:
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The angry mob carried torches and pitchforks.
憤怒的暴徒手持火把和乾草叉。
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They lit the way with a flaming torch.
他們用燃燒的火把照亮了道路。
動詞
燒毀, 放火
to set fire to (something)
範例:
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The vandals threatened to torch the building.
破壞者威脅要燒毀這座建築。
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He decided to torch the old shed in the backyard.
他決定燒掉後院的舊棚子。