sear — to burn the surface of something with a sudden intense heat
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to burn the surface of something with a sudden intense heat
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɪr/
Korean meaning: 표면을 강한 열로 태우다, 지지다
Korean pronunciation: **시**어
Example Sentences
- The chef decided to sear the fish before his cooking skills went completely downstream.
- The hot pavement will sear your feet if you walk barefoot.
- His harsh words seemed to sear right through her confidence like a hot knife through butter.
sear
VERB//sɪr//
to burn the surface of something with a sudden intense heat
to burn the surface of something with a sudden intense heat
Sear with no fear, the technique is clear!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'searian'에서 유래되어 '말리다, 시들게 하다'는 의미에서 시작되어 현재의 '태우다, 지지다'는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The chef decided to sear the fish before his cooking skills went completely downstream.”
“The hot pavement will sear your feet if you walk barefoot.”
“His harsh words seemed to sear right through her confidence like a hot knife through butter.”
“The dragon's breath would sear anything in its path, including my hopes of becoming a knight.”
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