scald

1. V-T If you scald yourself, you burn yourself with very hot liquid or steam. 烫伤

A patient jumped into a bath being prepared by a member of staff and scalded herself. 一位病人跳进了工作人员正在给她准备的洗澡水中把自己烫伤了。

2. N-COUNT A scald is a burn caused by very hot liquid or steam. 烫伤

Scalds, burns and poisoning can all be life-threatening. 烫伤、烧伤和中毒都有可能危及生命。