transcription, транскрипция: [ skɔ:(r)tʃ ]
( scorches, scorching, scorched)
1.
To scorch something means to burn it slightly.
The bomb scorched the side of the building.
VERB : V n
• scorched
...scorched black earth.
ADJ
2.
If something scorches or is scorched , it becomes marked or changes colour because it is affected by too much heat or by a chemical.
The leaves are inclined to scorch in hot sunshine...
If any of the spray goes onto the lawn it will scorch the grass.
VERB : V , V n