vt.

1. 烘，烤
2. 使干透；使燥热
3. 使干渴
   The fever parched him.

   发烧使他干渴。

4. 使冷干皱缩

vi.

1. 变干枯；干透

v.

1. make or become dry through intense heat.
   ▸roast (corn, peas, etc.) lightly.
2. [as adj. parched] informal extremely thirsty.