
好词典

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。
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。)
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。)