burns

B1 · Intermediate

v. to feel a sharp, stinging pain or a hot sensation.

v. the third-person singular form of 'burn', describing a physical sensation of heat, irritation, or sharp pain on the skin or in the throat.

“My throat burns whenever I try to swallow this hot tea.”

“The antiseptic burns for a few seconds when applied to the open wound, but the sensation quickly fades as the skin begins to heal.”

A2 · Elementary Plural noun Medicine

n. injuries on the skin caused by fire, heat, or the sun.

n. plural noun referring to injuries to tissues caused by heat, friction, electricity, radiation, or chemicals.

“She suffered minor burns on her hands while moving the hot pan.”

“The patient was treated for second-degree burns after the laboratory accident, requiring specialized dressings to prevent infection and promote skin regeneration.”