강한 열로 사물의 표면을 그슬리거나 태우다
to burn or scorch the surface of something with sudden, intense heat
예문:
"The blast of heat seared the paint off the old wooden door."
"She accidentally seared the edge of her sleeve on the stove."
육즙을 보존하기 위해 고온에서 음식의 겉면을 빠르게 굽다
to brown food quickly at a high temperature to retain its juices
예문:
"Sear the scallops in a hot pan until they develop a golden crust."
"The chef recommends searing the beef to lock in the moisture."
기억이나 양심에 고통스럽고 강렬한 인상을 남기다
to leave a lasting and painful impression on one's memory or conscience
예문:
"The image of the burning building was seared into his mind."
"Her betrayal seared his heart with a pain he could not describe."
출혈을 멈추기 위해 뜨거운 인구나 화학 약품으로 상처를 소작하다
to cauterize a wound or body tissue using a hot iron or chemical to stop bleeding
예문:
"Modern lasers are often used to sear delicate tissues during surgery."
"The doctor used a chemical agent to sear the small growth."
식물 등을 시들게 하거나 말라 죽게 하다
to cause something, especially a plant, to wither or dry up
예문:
"The relentless sun seared the crops before they could be harvested."
"A frost in late spring seared the tender new buds."
방아쇠를 당기기 전까지 공이치기를 고정하는 총기 방아쇠 장치의 부품
a part of the trigger mechanism in a gun that holds the hammer or striker back until the trigger is pulled
예문:
"The gunsmith replaced the sear to improve the trigger pull."
"If the sear is damaged, the hammer will not stay cocked."
식물 등이 시들거나 바싹 마른
withered or dried up, especially in reference to vegetation
예문:
"The sear leaves crunched loudly under his heavy boots."
"He gathered a handful of sear twigs to start the campfire."