soak
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/səʊk/
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/səʊk/
to make something very wet by putting it in liquid, or to become very wet this way
Soak the beans in water overnight before cooking.
烹饪前将豆子在水里浸泡一夜。
to make someone or something completely wet
The heavy rain will soak your clothes if you go outside.
如果你出门,大雨会淋透你的衣服。
to go into or through something
Water can soak through the roof if it's damaged.
如果屋顶损坏,水会渗进来。
to take too much money from someone by charging high prices or taxes
Some stores soak customers with very high prices.
有些商店用非常高的价格宰客。
the act of making something wet by putting it in liquid
A long soak in water helps remove tough stains.
长时间浸泡有助于去除顽固污渍。
time spent relaxing in a bath
After work, I enjoy a warm soak in the tub.
下班后,我喜欢在浴缸里泡个热水澡。