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bask

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bask /ˈbæsk/ Brit /ˈbɑːsk/ verb
basks; basked; basking
bask
/ˈbæsk/ Brit /ˈbɑːsk/
verb
basks; basked; basking
Learner's definition of BASK
[no object]
: to lie or relax happily in a bright and warm place(舒适地)晒太阳,取暖
: to enjoy the attention and good feelings expressed by others沉浸,沐浴(在关注或赞美中)
TOEFL BNC: 14121 COCA: 11655

bask

verb

basked; basking; basks

intransitive verb

1
: to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
basking in the warmth of the sun
2
: to take pleasure or derive enjoyment
basked in the spotlight

transitive verb

obsolete : to warm by continued exposure to heat
basks at the fire his hairy strength … John Milton

Example Sentences

We sat basking in the sun. Tourists were basking on the beaches. He stood before the audience, basking in their applause.
Recent Examples on the Web Swimmers bask on the rocks down below and seafood restaurants set up tables teetering above the waves. Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Aug. 2022 To bask in the sun, the sea, and the gorgeous girls in a Central American hideaway that’s home to Mayan temples. Andy Meek, BGR, 24 Aug. 2022 The Master Suite options allow guests to bask in the beautiful sunset over the Caribbean, as some include direct access to the beach itself. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2022 There, perhaps, the Queen herself might bask in the warmth of their glow from afar. Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 29 July 2022 Now 79, Pedro could understandably bask in the royalties of his artists and family during the autumn of his life. Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2022 Great Basin, Nevada Explore ancient bristlecone pines, bask in the darkest of night skies, summit Wheeler Peak and explore subterranean passages at Great Basin National Park. Camille Fine, USA TODAY, 8 July 2022 There was no need for the snakes to bask in the sun to get warm when the ambient temperature of the swamp was in the 80s. Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2022 Then stroll 10 minutes south to board the funicular to the top of Mount San Salvatore around sunset to watch the whole place bask in the golden hour. Hotel Splendide Royal Lugano, in the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland. Ryan Haase, WSJ, 21 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, probably from Old Norse bathask, reflexive of batha to bathe; akin to Old English bæth bath

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of bask was circa 1616
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