soaking

• 形容某物极度潮湿，常指被水或液体浸透、湿透的状态。

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

1. Very wetA2informal

   Completely saturated with liquid; extremely wet.

   湿透的

   • 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.

   同义词drenchedsaturatedsoddenwaterlogged

   反义词ariddesiccateddryparched

2. Absorbing liquidB1informal

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

   吸收液体

   • 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.

   同义词imbibing

   反义词repellingwaterproofing

• 名词，指将某物浸入液体中的动作或过程，也指被液体完全浸透、湿透的状态。

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

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1. Act of making something wetB1formal

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

   浸泡

   • 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.

   同义词drenchingimmersionmacerationsaturationsousingwetting

2. State of being very wetB1informal

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

   湿透

   • 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.

   同义词drenchingsaturationsogginesswetness

   反义词droughtdryness

• 指将某物放入液体中浸泡一段时间，或使某物完全湿透；也可指液体被吸收。

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.

   浸泡

   • 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.

   同义词drenchdunkimmersesaturatesteepsubmerge

2. Become very wetA2informal

   To become thoroughly wet or saturated with liquid.

   湿透

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

   同义词saturatesousesteep

   反义词dry

3. B2informal

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

   吸收

   • 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.

   同义词absorbassimilatedrink inimbibetake in

   反义词emitexuderelease

短语动词变体soak throughsoak up