| 词汇 | soak |
| 释义 | soak (noun) soak 4 ENTRIES FOUND: soak (verb) soak (noun) soaked (adjective) soaking (noun) 1 soak /ˈsoʊk/ verb soaks; soaked; soaking 1 soak /ˈsoʊk/ verb soaks; soaked; soaking Learner's definition of SOAK 1 a : to put (something) in a liquid for a period of time浸泡 [+ object] Soak the beans overnight (in water).把豆子（放在水里）泡一夜。 He soaked his feet (in a tub of warm water).他（在温水盆里）泡脚。 You should soak those dirty clothes before you wash them.你应该把这些脏衣服浸泡后再洗。 The cucumbers are soaked [=marinated] in vinegar.这些黄瓜浸泡在醋中。 [no object] The beans soaked in water overnight.这些豆子在水里泡了一夜。 b [no object] : to take a long bath泡澡 He relaxed and soaked in the tub.他放松下来，在浴缸里泡了个澡。 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。 She soaked the dog with the hose.她用软水管把狗浑身冲洗一遍。 His shirt was soaked with sweat.他的衬衫被汗水湿透了。 I was/got soaked by the rain.我被雨淋透了。 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。 I was soaked to the skin [=made completely wet] within minutes.不一会儿，我就全身湿透了。 2 [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。 Sweat soaked through his shirt.汗水浸透了他的衬衫。 Rain soaked through her jacket.雨水湿透了她的外套。 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 People are getting soaked by city taxes.人们正被征收各项高额的城市税。 They're soaking their customers by charging high fees for routine services.他们让顾客为常规服务支付高额费用。 soak in [phrasal verb] of a liquid : to enter something by a gradual process逐渐渗入 Pour water around the base of the plant and allow it to soak in.将水浇在植物的根部，让水渗进去。 — 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。 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 The rag soaked up most of the water.那块破布将大部分水吸干了。 This kind of paper soaks up ink easily.这种纸很吸墨。 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。 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。 The performers stood on the stage, soaking up the applause.演员们站在舞台上，沉浸在掌声中。 3 : to learn and remember (something) quickly迅速习得，很快接受（某事物） He eagerly soaked up [=took in] every word she said.他迫不及待地领会她说的每一个字。 She has an ability to soak up new information very quickly.她有种迅速接受新信息的能力。 4 : to use a large amount of (money, supplies, etc.)大量使用（钱、物资等） This project is soaking up resources that could be used elsewhere.这个项目正在大量耗费本可以用于其他地方的资源。 2 soak /ˈsoʊk/ noun 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 This shirt needs a good soak [=needs to be soaked] to get out the stains.这件衬衫需要好好泡一下才能洗掉上面的污渍。 2 informal : a long bath泡澡 I had a long, hot soak in the tub.我在浴缸里泡了个长时间的热水澡。 |
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