parch
v[Tn esp passive尤用於被动语态]
1 make (sth) very dry and hot 使(某物)极乾极热
earth parched by the sun 被太阳晒得乾热的土地
the parched deserts of N Africa 北非乾热的沙漠
parched lips, eg of a person with a fever 乾裂的嘴唇(如发烧病人的).
2 make (sb) very thirsty 使(某人)极渴
Give me a drink I'm parched. 给我点喝的--我渴死了.
🗣️ 情景例句
Oh, I see. I've had lots of work to do in New York.
哦,原来如此。我在纽约也有好多工作要做。
He who sees through life and death will meet with most success.