2V-ERG (因过热或化学品的作用)(使)变色,(使)留有标记 If something scorches or is scorched, it becomes marked or changes colour because it is affected by too much heat or by a chemical. (因过热或化学品的作用)(使)变色,(使)留有标记
The leaves are inclined to scorch in hot sunshine. [VERB]
叶子在酷热的阳光下容易枯黄。
If any of the spray goes onto the lawn it will scorch the grass. [VERB noun]