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wet

/wet/

CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #610 in the learning path

湿的;潮湿的

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Definitions

adj. Covered with or containing water or another liquid

湿的;潮湿的

adj. Having rain or frequent rainfall

多雨的;下雨的

v. To put water or another liquid onto something

弄湿

Example

My socks got wet when I stepped in a puddle.

我踩进水坑,把袜子弄湿了。

Prolonged wet weather can damage crops and make it harder for farmers to harvest them efficiently.

持续的阴雨天气会损害庄稼,使农民更难高效收获。

Collocations

  • get wet
  • wet weather
  • soaking wet
  • wet the cloth

Word family

  • wetness (n.)

Synonyms

  • damp
  • soaked

Antonyms

  • dry

Usage tip

damp指微湿;soaking wet表示湿透。

FAQ

What does wet mean?
Covered with or containing water or another liquid Having rain or frequent rainfall To put water or another liquid onto something
How is wet pronounced?
UK /wet/, US /wet/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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