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Parched Meaning in English

word · lemma: parch

ˈpɑɹtʃt
PARCHT
pˈɑːtʃt
PAHCHT

释义

Feeling extremely thirsty, or very dry due to lack of water. Used for people, animals, or land.

用法与细微差别

Mostly a descriptive or literary word, sometimes used humorously. 'Parched' often emphasizes strong thirst or dryness beyond normal. Common collocations: 'parched throat', 'parched land'. Rare in everyday conversation; 'thirsty' is more casual for people.

例句

After running in the sun, I felt parched.

basic

The plants died in the parched soil.

basic

She asked for water, saying her throat was parched.

basic

I’m absolutely parched—let’s grab something to drink.

natural

Months without rain have left the fields parched and cracked.

natural

Could you pass me some water? I’m parched after all that talking.

natural