滚烫的（形容词）

(adjective) Describing extremely hot water or vapor which can burn skin.

EXAMPLE: The scalding steam from the broken heating pipe burned the repairman's face as he tried to repair it.

这位修理工在修理破裂的蒸汽管道时被滚烫的蒸汽灼伤了脸。

to dredge up

挖掘丑事

To seek, uncover, and publicly reveal something negative or unpleasant, often in order to create embarrassment or harm.

(NOTE: a “dredge” is a boat used to remove dirt or sand from a river or harbor)

EXAMPLE: The jealous business executive tried to discredit his popular rival by dredging up malicious stories from the past when they worked together at their previous company.

这位心怀嫉妒的公司高管试图打压他的人缘更好的竞争对手，挖掘他们从前在同一家公司共事时有关这名对手的黑材料。