torch/tɔːtʃ $ tɔːrtʃ/

n.

➊ a long stick with burning material at one end that gives light

➋ a small electric light that you can carry with you

n. [C]

➊ 火把，火炬：Who lit the Olympic torch? 谁点燃了奥林匹克火炬？

➋ 〈英〉手电筒：Use torches when traveling through the woods at night. 夜晚穿过树林时，要使用手电筒。

用法“手电筒”美语用flashlight。