parch
UK/pɑ:tʃ/US
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Definitions
v.
To make extremely dry through heat; to scorch or shrivel with heat
烤干，晒干；使焦渴
Root Breakdown
Native Englishparchother
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Example Sentences
- 1.
The desert sun seemed to parch the traveler's throat despite drinking water regularly.
- 2.
Roasting nuts at high temperature will parch them and make them crispy.