torch
🇺🇸
/tɔːrtʃ/
🇬🇧
/tɔːtʃ/
A small handheld light that runs on batteries.
Use the torch to see in the dark.
使用手电筒在黑暗中看清东西。
A tool that produces a hot flame for burning or melting things.
He used a torch to remove the old paint.
他用喷灯去除旧油漆。
A long stick with fire at one end, carried for light.
The runner carried the Olympic torch.
跑步者举着奥运火炬。
To deliberately set fire to something.
They torched the old building.
他们纵火烧了那栋旧楼。