torch

/tɒ:tʃ/

柯林斯星级

BNC频率: 5151

现代语料频率: 7182

n. 火把, 启发之物

[化] 火炬

A mode of catching birds at night, by holding a torch or other light, and beating the bush or perch where they roost

plural of blow-torch

a flaming torch (such as are used in processions at night)

When someone retires from a legendary television franchise, passes the torch to a worthy successor

n (formerly) an attendant hired to carry a torch for pedestrians in dark streets

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