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scorching
UK
/ˈskɔːtʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈskɔrʧɪŋ/
Translations
more scorching
Comp.
most scorching
Super.
UK
/ˈskɔːtʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈskɔrʧɪŋ/
The scorching sun made it difficult to stay outside for long.
Палящий солнце затрудняло пребывание на улице надолго.
The scorching heat of the desert was unbearable.
Жгучая жара пустыни была невыносимой.
The scorching summer days were perfect for the beach.
Знойные летние дни были идеальны для пляжа.
Additional translations
Used as the present participle of the verb ‘scorch’, functioning attributively (e.g. ‘scorching flames’).
UK
/ˈskɔː.tʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈskɔr.tʃɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun and occasionally countable in plural ('scorchings').
scorching
Gerund
scorched
Past Simple
scorched
Past Participle
scorching
Gerund
UK
/skɔːtʃ/
US
/skɔrtʃ/
The fire will scorch the leaves if it gets too close.
Огонь опалит листья, если подойдёт слишком близко.
Be careful not to scorch your hand on the hot pan.
Будь осторожен, чтобы не обжечь руку о горячую сковороду.
He accidentally scorched his shirt while ironing.
Он случайно подпалил рубашку, когда гладил.
Additional translations
Definitions
The scorching sun made it difficult to stay outside for long.
The critic's scorching review left the director feeling disheartened.
The runners set a scorching pace right from the start.
Scorching sparks flew from the campfire, threatening to ignite the dry grass.
The scorching of the grass left large brown patches across the lawn.
The chef accidentally scorched the steak while cooking it on high heat.
The relentless sun scorched the fields, leaving the crops dry and brittle.
The critic scorched the new movie in her review, calling it uninspired and dull.
The motorcycle scorched along the highway, leaving the cars behind.