drenching

• 名词，指使某物完全湿透的行为或过程，通常通过倾倒或浸泡液体来实现。

A noun referring to the act or process of making something thoroughly wet, often by pouring or immersing liquid.

1. Soaking or saturationB2informal

   The act of making something completely wet by covering it in liquid.

   浸湿或饱和

   • The drenching from the sudden storm ruined her new dress.
   • After a drenching in the rain, they quickly dried off inside.
   • The gardener gave the plants a thorough drenching with the hose.
   • A drenching with salt water can damage the leather seats.

   同义词dousingfloodingimmersionsaturationsoakingsousingwetting

• 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