新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

torch

英 [tɔːtʃ]

[NOUN]

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NOUN. 名词

torches
1. [C 可数名词] 手电筒
A torch is a small electric light which is powered by batteries and which you can carry in your hand.
2. [C 可数名词] 火把
A torch is a long stick with burning material at one end, used to provide light or to set things on fire.
双语例句
例：
The shepherd followed, carrying a torch to light his way.
牧羊人跟在后面，举着火把把路照亮。
3. [C 可数名词] 吹管
A torch is a device that produces a hot flame and is used for tasks such as cutting or joining pieces of metal.
双语例句
例：
The gang worked for up to ten hours with acetylene torches to open the vault.
这帮强盗为了打开金库，用乙炔吹管干了长达10个小时。

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