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drench

/drentʃ/

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verb

/drentʃ/B2formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия полного смачивания или пропитывания чего-либо, часто жидкостью.

A verb used to indicate the act of thoroughly wetting or soaking something, often with a liquid.

  1. Make thoroughly wetB1formal

    To make someone or something completely wet by pouring or soaking liquid over them.

    ruНамочить насквозь

    • The sudden downpour drenched us within minutes.
    • She drenched the sponge in water before cleaning the counter.
    • The gardener drenched the soil to prepare it for planting.

    Synonymsdousefloodimmerseinundatesaturatesoaksousesteep

    Antonymsdehydratedesiccatedryparch

  2. Cover or saturateB2formal

    To cover something completely with a liquid or substance.

    ruПропитать или покрыть

    • He drenched the steak in barbecue sauce before grilling.
    • The artist drenched the canvas in vibrant colors.
    • The fabric was drenched in dye to achieve the desired shade.

    Synonymsdousefloodimmerseinundatesaturatesoaksousesteep

    Antonymsdehydratedesiccatedry

Forms
  • drenched past participle
  • drenched past simple
  • drenching present participle
  • drenches third person singular
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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