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basking

UK //ˈbɑːskɪŋ//US //ˈbæskɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'basken',可能来自古诺尔斯语 'baðask'(洗澡),与温暖和舒适的概念相关。

verb

❶ 指舒适地享受温暖阳光或愉悦环境的行为,常用于描述人或动物在阳光下放松的状态。

“The cat was basking in the sunlight by the window.”

(那只猫在窗边晒太阳。)

“Tourists love basking on the beach during summer vacations.”

(游客们喜欢在暑假期间躺在海滩上晒太阳。)

❶ 比喻沉浸在某种积极情绪或成功的光环中,享受他人的赞美或关注。

“The team is still basking in the glory of their championship win.”

(全队仍沉浸在夺冠的荣耀中。)

“She basked in the admiration of her fans after the performance.”

(演出结束后,她享受着粉丝们的崇拜。)

同义词:sunbathing, lounging, reveling, luxuriating, wallowing

常见短语

basking shark — 一种大型滤食性鲨鱼,常浮在海面晒太阳,因此得名。

“We spotted a basking shark near the coast of Cornwall.”

(我们在康沃尔海岸附近发现了一条姥鲨。)

basking in the sun — 形容人或动物在阳光下舒适地休息或取暖的常见表达。

“The seals were basking in the sun on the rocky shore.”

(海豹们在岩石海岸上晒太阳。)