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.
烹煮前將豆子在水裡浸泡一夜。
to make someone or something completely wet
The heavy rain will soak your clothes if you go outside.
如果你出門,大雨會淋透你的衣服。
to go into or through something
Water can soak through the roof if it's damaged.
如果屋頂損壞,水會滲進來。
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價格宰客。
the act of making something wet by putting it in liquid
A long soak in water helps remove tough stains.
長時間浸泡有助於去除頑固污漬。
time spent relaxing in a bath
After work, I enjoy a warm soak in the tub.
下班後,我喜歡在浴缸裡泡個熱水澡。