单词 | torch |
释义 | torch /txtj; tortf/ n 1 piece of wood, twisted flax, etc treated with oil, soaked in tallow, etc for carrying or using as a flaming light; (fig) sth that gives enlightenment: 火炬; 火把; (喻)启发之物: the ~ of learning; 学问 hand on the ~, keep knowledge, etc alive. 莅如识等继续不衰; 传薪火。 carry a ~ for sb, have (esp unrequited) love for him. 爱上某人; (尤指)单恋(某人)。 '~light n [U] light of a ~ or ~es: 火炬为: a ~ light procession/tattoo, one in which lighted ~es are used. 火炬游行。 '~-race n (in ancient Greece) performance of runners who handed lighted ~es to others in relays.. (古希腊)火炬接力赛跑。 '~-singer n woman who sings sentimental love-songs. 唱感伤恋歌的女歌手。 2 (GB) electric hand-light (US 美 = flashlight)-, (US) blow-lamp (for welding, etc). (英)手电筒; (美)(焊接等用的)吹灯。 |
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