
好词典

源自古英语sōcian(浸泡),与古诺尔斯语sókva同源,最终源自原始日耳曼语*sōkwaną(浸透)。
❶ 指物体被液体完全浸透的状态,通常形容衣物、地面等吸水后湿透的样子。
“My clothes were soaked after walking in the rain.”
(在雨中行走后,我的衣服全湿透了。)
“The sponge is soaked with water and can't absorb any more.”
(海绵吸饱了水,再也吸不进去了。)
❶ 使某物被液体浸透的动作,常用于描述液体渗透或浸泡的过程。
“He soaked the dirty dishes in warm soapy water.”
(他把脏盘子泡在温热的肥皂水里。)
“The rain soaked the dry earth, turning it into mud.”
(雨水浸透了干燥的土地,把它变成了泥浆。)
soaked through — 形容衣物或物品被液体完全渗透,强调湿透的程度。
“Her coat was soaked through after the heavy storm.”
(暴雨过后,她的外套湿得能拧出水来。)
soak up — 吸收液体或知识,既可以指物理吸收也可以比喻学习知识。
“The towel quickly soaked up the spilled juice.”
(毛巾迅速吸干了洒出来的果汁。)