torch /tɔːtʃ/ star2 CET4 TEM4 (torches)

• 1.  

  N-COUNT（可数名词） A torch is a long stick with burning material at one end, used to provide light or to set things on fire. 火把

  例：

  The shepherd followed, carrying a torch to light his way.

  牧羊人跟在后面，举着火把把路照亮。

• 2.  

  N-COUNT（可数名词） A torch is a device that produces a hot flame and is used for tasks such as cutting or joining pieces of metal. 吹管

  例：

  The gang worked for up to ten hours with acetylene torches to open the vault.

  这帮强盗为了打开金库，用乙炔吹管干了长达10个小时。

• 3.  

  N-COUNT（可数名词） A torch is a small electric light which is powered by batteries and which you can carry in your hand. 手电筒 [英国英语]

  例：

  Len studied it a moment in the beam of his torch.

  莱恩借着手电筒的光把它仔细察看了一会儿。