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单词 bask
释义 bask
\ˈbask, -aa(ə)-, -ai-, -ȧ-\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English basken, from Old Norse bathask, refl. of batha to bathe — more at bathe
intransitive verb
1. : to lie in or expose oneself to a pleasant warmth or atmosphere : luxuriate
 < pretend that I'm still basking on the beach — Hamilton Basso >
 < the house basked in the moonlight — Agatha Christie >
 < spent 10 days in the capital, basking in civilization's comfort — National Geographic >
2. : to take pleasure or derive enjoyment — usually used with in
 < he basked in the smiles of the girls and was patted and complimented by the old men — Stephen Crane >
transitive verb
obsolete : to warm by continued exposure to heat
 < basks at the fire his hairy strength — John Milton >
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