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单词 soak up
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soak up

phrasal verb transitive
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theysoak up
he/she/itsoaks up
present participlesoaking up
past tensesoaked up
past participlesoaked up
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    if a dry or soft substance soaks up a liquid, the liquid goes into it

    Use paper towels to soak up the oil.

    Synonyms and related words
    To put something into liquid
    soak
    submerge
    dip
  2. 2
    ​informalto use a lot of something such as money or time
    Synonyms and related words
    To use all or a lot of something
    use up
    run out
    eat into
  3. 3
    ​informalto spend time experiencing, listening to, or feeling something enjoyable

    Visit the market to soak up the local atmosphere.

    We’re having a great time, soaking up the sun.

    Synonyms and related words
    To enjoy something, or to enjoy yourself
    enjoy
    like
    delight in

soak up

phrasal verb transitive
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theysoak up
he/she/itsoaks up
present participlesoaking up
past tensesoaked up
past participlesoaked up
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    if a dry or soft substance soaks up a liquid, the liquid goes into it

    Use paper towels to soak up the oil.

    Synonyms and related words
    To put something into liquid
    soak
    submerge
    dip
  2. 2
    ​informalto spend time experiencing, listening to, or feeling something enjoyable

    Visit the market to soak up the local atmosphere.

    We’re having a great time, soaking up the sun.

    Synonyms and related words
    To enjoy something, or to enjoy yourself
    like
    enjoy
    go in for
  3. 3
    ​informalto use a lot of something such as money or time
    Synonyms and related words
    To use all or a lot of something
    use up
    run out
    eat into
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