carry a torch for
对(某人)钟情be in love with sb
Meg has been carrying a torch for Paul for almost two years.梅格对保罗单恋已经将近两年了。

The burglar shone his torch into the dark room.盗贼将手电筒照进黑暗的房间。
The campers lit torches from the campfire.露营者用营火点燃火把。

［词源］＜古法语torche(手电筒,火炬)