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souse

/sous/US // saʊs //UK // (saʊs) //

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v.有主动词 verb
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    soused, sous·ing.

    • : to plunge into water or other liquid; immerse.
    • : to drench, as with water.
    • : to dash or pour, as water.
    • : to steep in pickling brine; pickle.
v.无主动词 verb
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    soused, sous·ing.

    • : to plunge into water or other liquid.
    • : to be soaked or drenched.
    • : to be steeping or soaking in something.
n.名词 noun
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    • : an act of sousing.
    • : something kept or steeped in pickle, especially the head, ears, and feet of a pig.
    • : a liquid used as a pickle.
    • : Slang: Disparaging and Offensive. a habitual drinker of alcohol who is frequently intoxicated.

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Examples

  • "Don't waste your time on the big souse, Jim," said Elaine clutching at the arm of the man who had threatened her.

  • Tubs and hose on deck supplied ample means for the morning souse.

  • Good master, send for a souse-wife, if youll have my face cleaner.

  • Souse Manhattan Island two feet deep in fresh water, and wouldn't the price of quinine rise?

  • Now unless Aimwell has made good use of his time, all our fair machine goes souse into the sea like the Eddystone.