drench

• 动词，表示使某物完全湿透或被液体浸透，常指被水或其他液体浇透、浸泡。

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.

   湿透

   • 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.

   同义词dousefloodimmerseinundatesaturatesoaksousesteep

   反义词dehydratedesiccatedryparch

2. Cover or saturateB2formal

   To cover something completely with a liquid or substance.

   浸透或覆盖

   • 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.

   同义词dousefloodimmerseinundatesaturatesoaksousesteep

   反义词dehydratedesiccatedry