to douse
01
注ぐ, 浸す
to pour liquid onto something, covering it completely
Transitive: to douse sb/sth
例
The firefighters doused the flames with water to extinguish the fire.
消防士たちは火を消すために炎に水を浴びせた。
02
浸す, 漬ける
to immerse or dip something into water, often suddenly or completely
Transitive: to douse sth in a liquid
例
She doused the clothes in water before washing them by hand.
彼女は手で洗う前に服を水に浸した。
03
消火する, 水をかける
to put out a fire or light by pouring liquid over it
Transitive: to douse a fire or light
例
The firefighter doused the flames with water, bringing the fire under control.
消防士は水で炎を消し、火事を制御下に置いた。
04
緩める, 緊張を解く
to loosen, especially by reducing tension or pressure
Transitive: to douse sth
例
The climber carefully doused the rope to descend safely from the peak.
登山者は慎重にロープを緩めて、頂上から安全に降りた。
05
降ろす, 素早く下げる
to quickly bring down or lower a sail on a boat or ship
Transitive: to douse sails
例
The crew doused the sail as the storm approached, trying to avoid damage.
乗組員は嵐が近づくにつれて帆を降ろし、損傷を避けようとした。
06
浸す, 突っ込む
to fall or drop quickly and suddenly into water
Intransitive: to douse into a liquid
例
The ball slipped from his hands and doused into the river.
ボールは彼の手から滑り落ち、川に落ちた。
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