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to drench
01
encharcar, molhar completamente
to completely cover something with liquid by pouring it onto it
Transitive: to drench sb/sth
Exemplos
The heavy waves drenched the beachgoers with seawater.
As ondas pesadas encharcaram os banhistas com água do mar.
02
encharcar, inundar
to completely cover or soak something, often by overwhelming it with a large amount of something
Transitive: to drench sb/sth
Exemplos
The forest was drenched in mist, giving it a mysterious feel.
A floresta estava encharcada de neblina, dando-lhe uma sensação misteriosa.
03
administrar um medicamento líquido, dar uma bebida medicinal
to give an animal a drug or medicine in liquid form, usually by pouring it into its mouth forcibly
Transitive: to drench an animal
Exemplos
The vet instructed her to drench the cat with a liquid dewormer.
O veterinário instruiu-a a ensopar o gato com um desparasitante líquido.
04
encharcar, molhar
to soak or immerse something completely in a liquid
Transitive: to drench sth in a liquid
Exemplos
The cotton ball was drenched in alcohol and used to clean the wound.
A bola de algodão estava encharcada em álcool e foi usada para limpar a ferida.
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