1.b> i> (; ), ; a sudden shower of rain soaked the spectators / ; police aimed water hoses at the marchers, soaking them i> / ; the dog came out of the river and shook itself, soaking everyone i> , ; the sea, in which they soak every tide , ;
2.b> (; ), i> ; i> ; if you soak the tablecloth before you wash it, the stains should come out , ; soak the bread in the milk ; I usually soak the beans overnight , ; he left the pan in the sink to soak i> , ; a spoonful of water in which a clove of garlic has soaked for half an hour , ; soak in a warm bath to relax .i> ;
3.b> (in(to), through) (); ; ; blood has soaked through the bandage / ; cold water was soaking into my shoes ;
4.b> .i> (), ""; he was accused of soaking his clients / ; taxes that soak the middle classes , i> ;
to soak offb> .i> / () / ; put the bottle in soapy water to soak the label off ; to soak outb> = to soak off; to soak upb> i> (), ; the earth soaks up rainwater ; fry the potatoes until they soak up all the oil , ; he used a towel to soak up the blood ; children soak up language incredibly quickly .i> "" / .
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