sear

a. 枯萎的,烤焦的
v. 烤焦,使枯萎

The terrible experience is seared into my memory.

那次可怕的经历铭刻在我的记忆中。

The novel is a searing indictment of urban poverty.

这部小说是对城市贫困的震撼心灵的控诉。