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soaking

UK //ˈsəʊkɪŋ//US //ˈsoʊkɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'soken',与古英语 'sūcan'(吸吮)同源,最终可追溯至原始日耳曼语词根 *sūkaną。

adjective

❶ 形容物品或人被液体完全浸透的状态,通常指湿透或吸满水分的样子。

“Her clothes were soaking after walking in the rain.”

(在雨中行走后,她的衣服完全湿透了。)

“The sponge is soaking with water and ready for cleaning.”

(海绵吸满了水,可以用来清洁了。)

同义词:drenched, saturated, waterlogged

noun

❶ 指浸泡的过程或行为,常用于描述将某物长时间置于液体中的动作。

“A long soaking helps to soften dried beans before cooking.”

(长时间的浸泡能让干豆子在烹饪前变软。)

“The doctor recommended a foot soaking in warm salt water.”

(医生建议用温盐水泡脚。)

同义词:immersion, steeping, maceration

常见短语

soaking wet — 形容完全被水浸透的状态,强调湿透的程度。

“The kids came back from the beach soaking wet and covered in sand.”

(孩子们从海滩回来时浑身湿透,还沾满了沙子。)

soaking up — 比喻吸收知识、阳光或液体等,带有主动获取的意味。

“She sat by the window, soaking up the afternoon sun.”

(她坐在窗边,沐浴着午后的阳光。)