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soak

/ˈsoʊk/

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verb

soaks; soaked; soaking

to put (something) in a liquid for a period of time [+ obj]

Soak the beans overnight (in water).

He soaked his feet (in a tub of warm water).

You should soak those dirty clothes before you wash them.

The cucumbers are soaked [=marinated] in vinegar. [no obj]

The beans soaked in water overnight.

[no obj] :to take a long bath

He relaxed and soaked in the tub.

[+ obj] :to make (someone or something) very wet with water or another liquid

After planting the seeds, soak the soil.

She soaked the dog with the hose.

His shirt was soaked with sweat.

I was/got soaked by the rain.

My shirt and pants were soaked through [=made completely wet] by the rain.

I was soaked to the skin [=made completely wet] within minutes.

[no obj] of a liquid :to enter or pass through or into something

The oil soaked into the wood.

Sweat soaked through his shirt.

Rain soaked through her jacket.

Blood soaked through the bandage.

[+ obj] informal :to make (someone) pay a lot of money for something

People are getting soaked by city taxes.

They're soaking their customers by charging high fees for routine services.

soak in

[phrasal verb] of a liquid :to enter something by a gradual process

Pour water around the base of the plant and allow it to soak in. - often used figuratively

He sat quietly, letting her words soak in.

Close your eyes and let the music soak in.

soak up

[phrasal verb]

soak up (something) or soak (something) up

to take in (liquid) :absorb

The rag soaked up most of the water.

This kind of paper soaks up ink easily.

to enjoy feeling or experiencing (something pleasant) in usually a slow or relaxed way

We went to the beach and soaked up the sun/sunshine all afternoon.

I sat at my table for an hour soaking up [=savoring] the atmosphere of the caf.

The performers stood on the stage, soaking up the applause.

to learn and remember (something) quickly

He eagerly soaked up [=took in] every word she said.

She has an ability to soak up new information very quickly.

to use a large amount of (money, supplies, etc.)

This project is soaking up resources that could be used elsewhere.

noun

[singular] an act of letting something stay in a liquid for a long time in order to soften or clean it

This shirt needs a good soak [=needs to be soaked] to get out the stains.

informal :a long bath

I had a long, hot soak in the tub.

* Các từ tương tự:
soaked, soaking