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burn

UK/bә:n/US
NGSL 2kA2

Definitions

v.

To be on fire or cause something to catch fire; to damage or injure by heat or fire

燃烧;烧毁;烫伤,灼伤

n.

An injury to the skin caused by heat, chemicals, or radiation; a sensation of heat or pain

烧伤,烫伤;灼热感

Root Breakdown

Native English
burnother
=burn

Common Collocations

  • 1.burn out精疲力尽
  • 2.burn bridges烧毁桥梁
  • 3.get burned被骗

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Don't touch the stove when it's hot or you'll burn your hand.

  • 2.

    I have a strong burn inside my chest from eating spicy food.

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