dowse
🇺🇸
/daʊz/
🇬🇧
/daʊz/
intransitive verb
R
To use a divining rod to search for underground water or minerals.
He was seen dowsing for water near the old well.
他被看到在旧水井附近寻找水源。
R
To extinguish a fire or put out a light by pouring water over it.
The firefighters had to dowse the flames before they spread.
消防员必须先扑灭火焰，才能防止其蔓延。
R
To soak or drench someone or something with a large amount of liquid.
The sudden rainstorm dowsed the parade attendees.
突如其来的暴雨淋湿了游行的参与者。
translation
探水, 浇灭, 浸透
词形变化
3rd Present
dowses
Past
dowsed
Perfect
dowsed
Progressive
dowsing