head torch

IPA/ˈhed ˌtɔːtʃ/
IPA/ˈhed ˌtɔːrtʃ/

head torch — noun

1. a small light that is attached to a headband or helmet by a strap, so that both

1.名詞B1
釋義

a small light that is attached to a headband or helmet by a strap, so that both hands are free while the area in front of the wearer is lit up; used for outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, or caving, or for working in dark indoor spaces

例句

Tara clipped her head torch onto her helmet before starting the night hike.

clips [head torch] onto [helmet]

Sirin uses a head torch when putting up her tent so both hands stay free.

同義詞
  • headlamp

    the standard American English term; also means a vehicle's front light

  • miner's lamp

    a historical type of head torch used specifically in mining

用法筆記

Head torch is the usual term in British English. In American English the equivalent is headlamp, though headlamp can also refer to a vehicle's front light, so context disambiguates.

常見錯誤

❌He used a head torch to light the birthday candles.
✅He used a head torch to find his way through the dark basement.
💡A head torch is designed for hands-free use in dark environments, not for general household tasks.
❌Pass me a head torch — the car headlights have stopped working.
✅Pass me a head torch
💡I need both hands to fix the pipe under the sink.' — A head torch is worn on the head; a car has headlights, not a head torch.