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to drench
01
inzuppare, bagnare completamente
to completely cover something with liquid by pouring it onto it
Transitive: to drench sb/sth
informazioni grammaticali
composizione morfologica
semplice
verbo d’azione
regolare
presente
drench
3ª persona singolare
drenches
participio presente
drenching
passato semplice
drenched
participio passato
drenched
Esempi
The heavy waves drenched the beachgoers with seawater.
Le onde pesanti inzupparono i bagnanti con l'acqua di mare.
02
inzuppare, inondare
to completely cover or soak something, often by overwhelming it with a large amount of something
Transitive: to drench sb/sth
Esempi
The forest was drenched in mist, giving it a mysterious feel.
La foresta era inzuppata nella nebbia, dandole un'atmosfera misteriosa.
03
somministrare un farmaco liquido, dare un medicinale liquido
to give an animal a drug or medicine in liquid form, usually by pouring it into its mouth forcibly
Transitive: to drench an animal
Esempi
The vet instructed her to drench the cat with a liquid dewormer.
Il veterinario le ha detto di inzuppare il gatto con uno sverminante liquido.
04
inzuppare, immergere
to soak or immerse something completely in a liquid
Transitive: to drench sth in a liquid
Esempi
The cotton ball was drenched in alcohol and used to clean the wound.
La pallina di cotone era inzuppata nell'alcol e usata per pulire la ferita.
Albero Lessicale
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