Torch Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈtɔɹtʃ/

torch

UK

/tˈɔːtʃ/

torch

التعريف

A torch is either a stick with a flame at one end used for light, or a portable electric light powered by batteries (known as a flashlight in the US).

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

In British English, 'torch' usually means flashlight (American: 'flashlight'). As a flaming stick, 'torch' appears in historical, ceremonial, or symbolic contexts. Collocations: 'carry a torch', 'Olympic torch'.

• Spanish: antorcha - linterna (eléctrica)
• Portuguese (BR): tocha - lanterna (elétrica)
• Portuguese (PT): tocha - lanterna (elétrica)
• Chinese (Simplified): 火把 - 手电筒
• Chinese (Traditional): 火把 - 手電筒
• Hindi: मशाल - टॉर्च (बैटरी वाली)
• Arabic: مشعل - مصباح يدوي
• Bengali: মশাল - টর্চলাইট
• Russian: факел - фонарик
• Japanese: たいまつ - 懐中電灯
• Vietnamese: đuốc - đèn pin
• Korean: 횃불 - 손전등
• Turkish: meşale - el feneri
• Urdu: مشعل - ٹارچ
• Indonesian: obor - senter

جمل نموذجية

He lit the torch to light the path at night.

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Please pass me the torch, it's too dark to see.

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The Olympic torch traveled across many countries.

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Can you grab the torch from the car? My phone's light isn't strong enough.

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In ancient times, people used a flaming torch instead of electric lights.

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She carried a torch for him for years after they broke up.

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