词汇 | soak up |
释义 | 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。 soak |
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