English Dictionary

burn away

動詞

広義 比喩的用法

to remove or be removed by burning / (figuratively, by extension) to remove instantly and forcefully; to evaporate

日本語の意味

燃えることによって取り除かれる、または取り除かれる / 比喩的に、即座かつ強く除去される、または蒸発する

The old paint will burn away if we use a high-temperature torch carefully.

高温のトーチを注意して使えば、古い塗料は焼き落とされます。

意味（1）

to remove or be removed by burning

The laser burned away the excess body hair.

意味（2）

(figuratively, by extension) to remove instantly and forcefully; to evaporate

In fact, McChrystal's whole manner was that of someone who's burned away frivolity and distractions from his life.

burns away （ present singular third-person ）

burning away （ participle present ）

burned away （ participle past ）

burned away （ past ）

burnt away （ participle past ）

burnt away （ past ）