wet、damp与soak这些动词均有“使潮湿”之意。
wet : 普通用词，一般指水所发挥的作用。
- Wet the powder thoroughly and mix to remove lumps.
将这些粉末彻底弄湿，搅拌均匀并剔除结块。 - He wetted a dishcloth and tried to rub the mark away.
他蘸湿了一块布，试图将那块污迹擦掉。
damp : 指全部弄湿，侧重状态。
- She damped a towel and wrapped it round his leg.
她弄湿毛巾，把它裹在他的腿上。
soak : 多指浸没，侧重最后结果。
- The wind had blown the rain in and soaked the carpet.
雨被风吹进了屋里，打湿了地毯。 - You'd better wipe up that red wine you've spilled before it soaks (= is absorbed) into the carpet.
你最好把洒在地毯上的红葡萄酒擦掉，免得渗进地毯里。
