bask
bask — verb
1. to rest in warm light or heat because it feels pleasant and comfortable
to rest in warm light or heat because it feels pleasant and comfortable
Old cats basked on the wall in the late afternoon sun.
literal warmth from the sun
After lunch, Nina basked beside the hotel pool with her book.
On winter mornings, Grandpa basked near the kitchen heater.
Several seals basked on the rocks while fishing boats passed.
By noon, the tourists were basking on bright towels by the lake.
- sunbathe
usually suggests deliberately spending time in the sun, often at a beach or pool
- lounge
focuses on lying or sitting lazily, not on enjoying warmth
- warm oneself
a more neutral phrase that does not suggest pleasure as strongly
- shiver
suggests feeling cold instead of enjoying warmth
文法句型
bask in the sun
bask near a fire or heater
用法筆記
Usually used for real warmth or light, especially from the sun. Distinguish from sense 2, which is figurative and usually takes abstract nouns like praise, glory, or attention after in.
常見錯誤
2. to feel deep pleasure because you are surrounded by praise, success, love, or an
to feel deep pleasure because you are surrounded by praise, success, love, or another enjoyable feeling
After the interview, Carla basked in the host's warm praise.
bask in + praise
The young team basked in attention after winning the city final.
For weeks, the chef basked in online reviews from happy diners.
At the party, Leo basked in his friends' admiration.
Fresh from the award, the singer basked in national glory.
- revel
more expressive and often suggests open delight in something enjoyable
- glow
can suggest quiet pleasure that shows on the face or in someone's mood
- delight in
broader and less image-rich than bask
文法句型
bask in praise
bask in glory
bask in attention
用法筆記
Almost always followed by in + a pleasant abstract noun, such as praise, glory, success, admiration, or attention. Distinguish from sense 1, which describes actual warmth or light.