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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 sudden rainstorm drenched us as we hurried home.
A repentina tempestade nos encharcou enquanto nos apressávamos para casa.
He drenched the salad with dressing before serving it.
Ele encharcou a salada com molho antes de servir.
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 loud cheers from the crowd drenched the stadium.
Os gritos altos da multidão encheram o estádio.
The news of the victory drenched the entire town with excitement.
A notícia da vitória inundou a cidade inteira com excitação.
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 veterinarian had to drench the horse to treat its illness.
O veterinário teve que administrar remédio ao cavalo para tratar sua doença.
They drenched the sheep with a special liquid to prevent parasites.
Eles encharcaram as ovelhas com um líquido especial para prevenir parasitas.
04
encharcar, molhar
to soak or immerse something completely in a liquid
Transitive: to drench sth in a liquid
Exemplos
She drenched the cloth in warm water before wiping the table.
Ela encharcou o pano em água morna antes de limpar a mesa.
The vegetables were drenched in a tangy marinade overnight.
Os legumes foram encharcados em um molho picante durante a noite.
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