Definitions
v. To make someone or something completely wet
使湿透；使淋透
Example
A sudden downpour drenched us on the way home.
回家途中，一场突如其来的大雨把我们淋透了。
Intense storms can drench farmland within minutes, increasing surface runoff and carrying valuable topsoil into nearby rivers.
猛烈的暴风雨能在几分钟内浸透农田，增加地表径流，并将宝贵的表土冲入附近河流。
Collocations
- get drenched
- drenched in sweat
- drench someone with water
Word family
- drenched (adj.)
- drenching (n.)
Synonyms
- soak
- saturate
Antonyms
- dry
Usage tip
强调完全湿透；常用被动形式be drenched。
FAQ
- What does drench mean?
- To make someone or something completely wet
- How is drench pronounced?
- UK /drentʃ/, US /drentʃ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
