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to douse
01
uda, înmuia
to pour liquid onto something, covering it completely
Transitive: to douse sb/sth
Exemple
The firefighters doused the flames with water to extinguish the fire.
Pompierii au stropit flăcările cu apă pentru a stinge focul.
02
scufunda, muia
to immerse or dip something into water, often suddenly or completely
Transitive: to douse sth in a liquid
Exemple
She doused the clothes in water before washing them by hand.
Ea a scufundat hainele în apă înainte de a le spăla de mână.
03
stinge, uda
to put out a fire or light by pouring liquid over it
Transitive: to douse a fire or light
Exemple
The firefighter doused the flames with water, bringing the fire under control.
Pompierul a stins flăcările cu apă, aducând focul sub control.
04
a slăbi, a relaxa
to loosen, especially by reducing tension or pressure
Transitive: to douse sth
Exemple
The climber carefully doused the rope to descend safely from the peak.
Alpinistul a slăbit cu grijă frânghia pentru a coborî în siguranță de pe vârf.
05
a coborî, a reduce rapid
to quickly bring down or lower a sail on a boat or ship
Transitive: to douse sails
Exemple
The crew doused the sail as the storm approached, trying to avoid damage.
Echipajul a coborât pânza pe măsură ce se apropia furtuna, încercând să evite pagubele.
06
scufunda, cufunda
to fall or drop quickly and suddenly into water
Intransitive: to douse into a liquid
Exemple
The ball slipped from his hands and doused into the river.
Mingea i-a scăpat din mâini și s-a scufundat în râu.
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