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torch

torch

Meaning of torch

English

a small electric light that you carry in your hand

中文

便携式照明灯

flashlight

Pronunciation

British English
/tɔːtʃ/
American English — flashlight
/ˈflæʃlaɪt/

torch with Chinese translation

torch usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

It got dark, so I turned on the flashlight.

天黑了,我打开了手电筒。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

A flashlight is very useful during a power outage.

停电时,手电筒很有用。

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What's the difference between torch, lantern, and headlamp

Advanced: broader words

L
🇬🇧English
lantern

a larger lamp you set down or hang, e.g. when camping

A2often

ENWe hung a lantern from the tree to light the campsite.

H
🇬🇧English
headlamp

a small light worn on the head

A2often

ENShe wore a headlamp while repairing the car in the dark.

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What does torch mean?

a small electric light that you carry in your hand

How do you pronounce torch?

torch is pronounced [tɔːtʃ].

How is torch used in a sentence?

天黑了,我打开了手电筒。 Translation: It got dark, so I turned on the flashlight.

Is torch part of Outdoor Recreation vocabulary?

Yes, torch (flashlight) can be learned in the Outdoor Recreation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is torch part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, torch (flashlight) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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