soak

/soʊk/

the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)

中文释义：浸泡；浸渍

Give the beans a good soak overnight before cooking them.

烹饪前将豆子好好浸泡一夜。

A long soak in a hot bath can relieve muscle tension.

在热水中长时间浸泡可以缓解肌肉紧张。