soaking

• Описывает что-то чрезвычайно мокрое, часто до степени насыщения влагой.

Describes something that is extremely wet, often to the point of being saturated.

1. Very wetA2informal

   Completely saturated with liquid; extremely wet.

   Промокший насквозь

   • I got soaking wet in the rain without an umbrella.
   • Her clothes were soaking after she fell into the pool.
   • The towel is soaking from the spilled water.

   Synonymsdrenchedsaturatedsoddenwaterlogged

   Antonymsariddesiccateddryparched

2. Absorbing liquidB1informal

   In the process of being immersed or left in liquid to absorb it.

   Впитывающий жидкость

   • The beans are soaking in water overnight.
   • She left the dishes soaking in the sink.
   • The stain remover works best when the fabric is soaking.

   Synonymsimbibing

   Antonymsrepellingwaterproofing

• Существительное, обозначающее действие или процесс погружения в жидкость, или состояние полного намокания.

A noun referring to the act or process of being immersed in liquid, or the state of being thoroughly wet.

uncountable

1. Act of making something wetB1formal

   The process of leaving something in liquid to become thoroughly wet or saturated.

   Замачивание

   • The soaking of the beans overnight makes them easier to cook.
   • A good soaking in warm water helps remove the dirt.
   • The laundry requires a thorough soaking before washing.

   Synonymsdrenchingimmersionmacerationsaturationsousingwetting

2. State of being very wetB1informal

   The condition of being extremely wet, often from rain or liquid.

   Промокание

   • After the storm, we got a complete soaking.
   • The dog came in from the rain and gave the floor a soaking.
   • He got a soaking when he fell into the river.

   Synonymsdrenchingsaturationsogginesswetness

   Antonymsdroughtdryness

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия погружения чего-либо в жидкость на некоторое время или полного намокания.

A verb used to indicate the act of immersing something in liquid for a period of time, or becoming thoroughly wet.

1. Immerse in liquidA2formal

   To place something in a liquid for a period of time to make it wet or soft.

   Замачивать

   • She soaked the beans overnight before cooking them.
   • He soaked his sore muscles in a hot bath.
   • The laundry needs to soak in detergent for an hour.

   Synonymsdrenchdunkimmersesaturatesteepsubmerge

2. Become very wetA2informal

   To become thoroughly wet or saturated with liquid.

   Промокнуть

   • We got completely soaked in the sudden rainstorm.
   • The sponge soaked up all the spilled water.
   • Her clothes were soaking wet after the walk.

   Synonymssaturatesousesteep

   Antonymsdry

3. B2informal

   To absorb or take in something, such as information or atmosphere.

   Впитывать

   • He sat quietly, soaking in the peaceful atmosphere.
   • She soaked up every detail of the lecture.
   • Tourists often soak in the local culture during their travels.

   Synonymsabsorbassimilatedrink inimbibetake in

   Antonymsemitexuderelease

Phrasal variantssoak throughsoak up