Definition of sear

searverb

áp chảo

/sɪə(r)//sɪr/

The word "sear" has its roots in Old English. It comes from the Proto-Germanic word "*sariz," which means "to burn" or "to scorch." This Proto-Germanic word is also the source of the Modern English word "sore." The original meaning of "sear" in Old English was to burn or scorch something, whether it was physical matter or a person's emotions. For example, a fire could sear wood or a person's heart could be seared by a painful event. Over time, the meaning of "sear" expanded to include cooking methods, such as searing meat to lock in juices and flavors. Today, the word "sear" is used in both literal and figurative senses, whether it's describing a culinary technique or the emotional impact of a traumatic experience.

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to burn the surface of something in a way that is sudden and powerful

đốt cháy bề mặt của một cái gì đó một cách đột ngột và mạnh mẽ

Example:
  • The heat of the sun seared their faces.

    Sức nóng của mặt trời thiêu đốt khuôn mặt của họ.

  • Sear the meat first (= cook the outside of it quickly at a high temperature) to retain its juices.

    Xào thịt trước (= nấu nhanh bên ngoài ở nhiệt độ cao) để giữ lại nước.

to cause somebody to feel sudden and great pain

làm cho ai đó cảm thấy đau đớn và đột ngột

Example:
  • The pain seared along her arm.

    Cơn đau lan dọc cánh tay cô.

  • Feelings of guilt seared him.

    Cảm giác tội lỗi thiêu đốt anh.

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