액체에 물건을 오랫동안 담그거나 적시다.
To make something thoroughly wet by leaving it in a liquid for a period of time.
예문:
"You should soak the beans in water overnight before cooking them."
"Soak the stained shirt in cold water to help remove the mark."
액체가 표면을 통해 내부로 깊이 스며들다.
Of a liquid to penetrate or permeate something completely.
예문:
"The heavy rain began to soak through my jacket after just ten minutes."
"Oil from the engine had soaked into the concrete floor of the garage."
지식이나 분위기, 햇빛 등을 즐겁게 받아들이거나 흡수하다.
To absorb or enjoy something beneficial, such as knowledge, sun, or atmosphere.
예문:
"We sat on the terrace for hours to soak up the Mediterranean sun."
"The young apprentice was eager to soak up all the information from the master."
세금을 과하게 매기거나 터무니없이 비싼 값을 요구하다.
To impose heavy charges or taxation on someone, or to overcharge them.
예문:
"The government was criticized for trying to soak the middle class with new taxes."
"That tourist trap will soak you for a simple bottle of water."
액체에 몸이나 물건을 푹 담그는 행위.
An act of immersing someone or something in liquid for a period of time.
예문:
"After a long hike, a hot soak in the tub felt like heaven."
"The dirty pans need a good soak before you try to scrub them."
술을 습관적으로 아주 많이 마시는 사람.
A person who drinks a lot of alcohol habitually.
예문:
"The neighborhood soak was always found leaning against the bar by noon."
"He had a reputation for being an old soak who never missed a party."