soak Význam & definícia

Význam soak v slovenčine

• 0 to make something very wet, or (of liquid) to be absorbed in large amounts:

  • The wind had blown the rain in and soaked the carpet.

  • You'd better wipe up that red wine you've spilled before it soaks (= is absorbed) into the carpet.

  • Blood had soaked through both bandages.

  • You can usually soak out a stain.

  • Leave the beans to soak overnight./Let the beans soak overnight.

  • Soak the fruit in brandy for a few hours before you add it to the mixture.

• 1 a period of time during which something is in liquid:

  • Most dried beans need a soak before they're cooked.

  • Showers are all right but there's nothing like a good long soak in the bath.

• 2 a person who is often drunk

• 3 to make something very wet, or of a liquid to be absorbed:

  • [ T ] The hikers got soaked in the downpour.

  • [ I ] Water soaked through my shoes.

  • [ T ] Let’s just soak the dishes.

• 4 to charge someone too much money:

  • I got soaked for the cab ride.