1 [I,T] to become or make sth completely wet (使)湿透:
Leave the dishes to soak for a while.将碟子浸一会儿。The dog came out of the river and shook itself, soaking everyone.那狗从河里上来,晃了晃身子,把大家都弄湿了。
2 [I] soak into/through sth;soak in (used about a liquid) to pass into or through sth (指液体)渗透:
Blood had soaked through the bandage.血渗透了绷带。
soak sth up to take sth in (especially a liquid) 吸入(尤指液体):
I soaked the water up with a cloth.我用布将水吸掉。