torch

tɒ:tʃ

四级六级考研雅思 Collins 2

n. a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
v. burn maliciously, as by arson

n. 火把, 启发之物
[化] 火炬

Collins 星级

5,151

BNC 频率

7,182

使用频率

torch 这个词没有明显的词根词缀，但可以联想到它的意思与“点燃”有关，词义可与“光”相关联。

例句

1. I used a torch to find my way in the dark.

我用手电筒在黑暗中找到路。

2. The torch lit up the entire cave.

手电筒照亮了整个洞穴。

3. Please pass me the torch; I need to see better.

请把手电筒递给我；我需要看得更清楚。