soaks; soaked; soaking
soaks; soaked; soaking
Learner's definition of SOAK
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a : to put (something) in a liquid for a period of time浸泡 [+ object]
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Soak the beans overnight (in water).把豆子(放在水里)泡一夜。
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He soaked his feet (in a tub of warm water).他(在温水盆里)泡脚。
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You should soak those dirty clothes before you wash them.你应该把这些脏衣服浸泡后再洗。
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The cucumbers are soaked [=marinated] in vinegar.这些黄瓜浸泡在醋中。
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b [no object] : to take a long bath泡澡 c [+ object] : to make (someone or something) very wet with water or another liquid使湿透 -
After planting the seeds, soak the soil.播种之后,用水将土壤浇透。
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She soaked the dog with the hose.她用软水管把狗浑身冲洗一遍。
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His shirt was soaked with sweat.他的衬衫被汗水湿透了。
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I was/got soaked by the rain.我被雨淋透了。
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My shirt and pants were soaked through [=made completely wet] by the rain.我的衬衫和裤子都被雨淋透了。
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I was soaked to the skin [=made completely wet] within minutes.不一会儿,我就全身湿透了。
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[no object] of a liquid : to enter or pass through or into something(液体)渗入,渗透 -
The oil soaked into the wood.油脂渗入到木头里。
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Sweat soaked through his shirt.汗水浸透了他的衬衫。
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Rain soaked through her jacket.雨水湿透了她的外套。
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Blood soaked through the bandage.血渗透了绷带。
3
[+ object] informal : to make (someone) pay a lot of money for something使付高额费用
soak in
[phrasal verb] of a liquid
: to enter something by a gradual process逐渐渗入 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻 -
He sat quietly, letting her words soak in.他静心而坐,聆听她的话。
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Close your eyes and let the music soak in.闭上眼睛,让音乐渗入你的心底。
soak up
[phrasal verb] 1 soak up (something) or soak (something) up
: to take in (liquid) : absorb吸收 2
: to enjoy feeling or experiencing (something pleasant) in usually a slow or relaxed way沉浸于;享受 -
We went to the beach and soaked up the sun/sunshine all afternoon.我们去到海滩,享受了一个下午的阳光。
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I sat at my table for an hour soaking up [=savoring] the atmosphere of the café.我在桌边坐了一个小时,尽情享受这个咖啡馆的氛围。
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The performers stood on the stage, soaking up the applause.演员们站在舞台上,沉浸在掌声中。
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: to learn and remember (something) quickly迅速习得,很快接受(某事物) 4
: to use a large amount of (money, supplies, etc.)大量使用(钱、物资等) 2 soak /ˈsoʊk/ noun
Learner's definition of SOAK
[singular]
1
: an act of letting something stay in a liquid for a long time in order to soften or clean it浸泡