wet
wet — 形容詞
1. having liquid, especially water, on the surface or inside the material so that i
潮濕的
表面有水或液體的
having liquid, especially water, on the surface or inside the material so that it feels not dry to the touch
Hassan's shoes were wet after he stepped in a deep puddle on the way to school.
Hassan 踩進一個深水坑後，他的鞋子都溼了。
collocation: wet + body part / clothing
The paintbrush needs to be wet before you dip it into the paint pot.
畫筆必須是溼的，才能沾上顏料。
infinitive complement: needs to be wet
Sivan wiped the kitchen counter with a wet cloth to clean off the sticky juice.
Sivan 用溼抹布擦拭廚房檯面，清掉黏黏的果汁。
Camila hung her wet gym towel over the balcony rail to dry in the sun.
Camila 把溼的運動毛巾掛在陽臺欄杆上，讓陽光曬乾。
- dry
having no water or liquid on the surface
用法筆記
Commonly used with body parts (wet hands, wet hair) and clothing (wet shoes, wet socks). The opposite is dry.
常見錯誤
2. still in liquid form and not yet dry or hardened, so that it will smear or stick
未乾的
油漆、墨水等尚未乾燥的
still in liquid form and not yet dry or hardened, so that it will smear or stick to anything that touches it
A yellow sign on the bench said 'Wet paint — do not sit here.'
長凳上掛著一個黃色告示，寫著「油漆未乾——請勿坐。」
common warning sign: Wet paint
Ryo accidentally brushed against the wet paint on the door frame and got blue on his sleeve.
Ryo 不小心碰到門框上未乾的油漆，袖子上沾了一塊藍色。
The artist waited for the first layer to dry before adding more wet ink to the paper.
藝術家等第一層乾了之後，才在紙上添加更多溼墨水。
Naoko pressed her hand into the wet cement in the garden and left a print.
Naoko 把手壓進花園裡未乾的水泥中，留下一個手印。
用法筆記
Most commonly seen on warning signs about paint. Ink and cement are also described this way while they are still fresh.
3. describing weather, a day, or a season when rain falls or has just fallen
下雨的
天氣或時期多雨的
describing weather, a day, or a season when rain falls or has just fallen
The weather forecast says it will be wet all weekend, so bring an umbrella.
天氣預報說整個週末都會下雨，所以帶把傘。
be + wet for weather prediction
June is the wettest month of the year in this part of Japan.
六月是日本這個地區一年中雨最多的月份。
superlative: wettest month
Even on a wet afternoon, the Watanabe family walked to the station together.
即使在潮溼的午後，渡邊一家仍一起走到車站。
Baraka put on his raincoat when he saw how cold and wet the morning looked.
Baraka 看到早晨又冷又溼，便穿上了雨衣。
用法筆記
Used to describe periods of time (wet afternoon, wet season, wet weather). Contrast with 'rainy', which is more direct about rain falling.
4. completely wet through, usually because of heavy rain, falling into water, or sw
溼透的
完全被水浸透的
completely wet through, usually because of heavy rain, falling into water, or sweating heavily
Defne forgot her umbrella and arrived home soaking wet from the sudden storm.
Defne 忘了帶傘，被突如其來的暴風雨淋得全身溼透才到家。
intensifier: soaking wet
The children were completely wet after the other team sprayed them with a garden hose.
孩子們被對方用花園水管噴了之後，全身都溼了。
Anong fell into the stream and was wet through before anyone could pull her out.
Anong 掉進溪流裡，在任何人把她拉出來之前就已經全身溼透了。
By the time the firefighter finished putting out the blaze, his uniform was dripping wet.
消防員撲滅大火時，他的制服已經溼得滴水了。
- bone dry
completely dry, the opposite of soaking wet
用法筆記
Often used with intensifiers: 'soaking wet', 'dripping wet', 'wet through'. These phrases are stronger than a plain 'wet'.
5. lacking the courage or strength to express strong opinions, stand up for oneself
懦弱的
缺乏勇氣、個性軟弱的
lacking the courage or strength to express strong opinions, stand up for oneself, or take firm action
Padma told her brother not to be so wet and to speak up about the unfair teacher.
Padma 告訴她哥哥不要那麼懦弱，要敢於對不公平的老師說出來。
informal British: don't be so wet
Hassan's colleagues called him wet because he agreed to every demand without arguing.
Hassan 的同事說他軟弱，因為他每次什麼要求都答應，從不爭論。
Élise thought the film's main character was too wet to be a believable leader.
Élise 認為電影主角太懦弱了，不像一個可信的領袖。
Suki thought her new boss was too wet to stand up to the company directors.
Suki 認為她的新老闆太懦弱了，不敢對公司董事們提出異議。
- strong-willed
determined and not easily persuaded
- assertive
confidently expressing opinions
用法筆記
Disapproving and informal, mainly used in British English. Describes a person's character, not their physical state.
6. having drunk too much alcohol, to the point where normal physical control and ju
喝醉的
酒精過量導致失去控制
having drunk too much alcohol, to the point where normal physical control and judgement are lost
Christopher had a bit too much wine at the dinner party and ended up quite wet.
Christopher 在晚宴上紅酒喝多了，最後醉醺醺的。
informal British: quite wet meaning drunk
The old fisherman was known for coming home wet after every Friday night at the pub.
那個老漁夫每週五晚上都會去酒吧，然後醉醺醺地回家。
Several guests were already wet by the time the wedding speeches began.
婚禮致詞開始時，好幾位賓客已經喝醉了。
Ryo had one glass too many at the celebration and was properly wet by the end.
Ryo 在慶祝會上多喝了一杯，到最後已經喝得爛醉。
- drunk
the standard neutral term; 'wet' is slang
- intoxicated
formal or medical term for being drunk
- sober
not drunk, in full control of one's faculties
用法筆記
An informal British slang term. Does not appear in more formal writing. 'Drunk' or 'intoxicated' are safer alternatives for learners.
wet — 名詞
1. water or another liquid that has gathered on a surface, in the air, or inside a
水分
表面或空氣中的水或液體
water or another liquid that has gathered on a surface, in the air, or inside a material
After the rain stopped, the wet on the grass soaked through Sivan's trainers.
雨停後，草地上的水分浸透了 Sivan 的運動鞋。
the + wet meaning the moisture on a surface
The morning wet on the car windscreen had frozen into a thin layer of ice.
早晨凝結在車窗上的水氣結成了一層薄冰。
Ryo could feel the wet of the damp towel against his skin as he dried his face.
Ryo 能感覺到溼毛巾的水分貼在皮膚上。
The wet from the spilled drink spread across the wooden table before anyone caught it.
打翻的飲料在木桌上擴散開來，還沒有人來得及阻止。
- dryness
the state of being free from water or liquid
用法筆記
Usually used with the definite article ('the wet') to refer to visible moisture. This is an uncountable noun in this sense.
2. weather in which rain is falling, or the rain itself considered as a type of wea
雨天
下雨的天氣
weather in which rain is falling, or the rain itself considered as a type of weather
The children played indoors all afternoon because they could not go out in the wet.
孩子們整個下午都在室內玩，因為不能到戶外的雨中。
in the wet = in rainy weather
The delivery driver hates driving in the wet because the roads become slippery.
送貨司機討厭在雨天開車，因為路面會變得很滑。
The zookeeper brought the animals inside to protect them from the wet.
動物園管理員把動物們帶進室內，讓牠們避開雨水。
Dario checked the forecast before heading out into the wet without a coat.
Dario 看了一下天氣預報，然後沒穿外套就冒雨出門了。
- rain
more direct and common; 'the wet' is slightly more informal
- rainy weather
more explicit and formal
- dry
dry weather conditions; often used as 'the dry' in similar patterns
用法筆記
Always used with 'the' — 'the wet' as a mass noun for rainy conditions. Common in British English.
3. a person who lacks strength of character and is easily persuaded or unwilling to
軟弱的人
缺乏主見、容易妥協的人
a person who lacks strength of character and is easily persuaded or unwilling to express firm opinions
The team leader called his assistant a wet for never disagreeing with anyone.
團隊主管稱他的助理是個軟弱的人，從來不敢反對任何人。
countable noun: a wet
Luca said the new manager was a bit of a wet who let staff make all the decisions.
Luca 說新經理有點軟弱，任由員工做所有的決定。
In school, the students teased the quiet boy and called him a wet.
在學校裡，學生們嘲笑那個安靜的男孩，說他是個孬種。
Wren refused to be treated as a wet and demanded a fair share of the prize money.
Wren 拒絕被當成軟弱的人，要求公平分到獎金。
- tough cookie
informal, a strong and determined person
用法筆記
A disapproving informal noun, almost always used with 'a' as a countable noun. Common in British school and workplace settings.
4. someone in the British Conservative Party who holds moderate or liberal politica
溫和派
英國保守黨內的溫和人士
someone in the British Conservative Party who holds moderate or liberal political views, rather than extreme right-wing opinions
The wets in the party argued for higher spending on public services than the hardliners wanted.
黨內的溫和派主張在公共服務上增加支出，這是強硬派不同意的。
plural: wets as a political faction
During the 1980s, Conservative wets were often criticised by the prime minister for being too soft.
1980 年代，保守黨的溫和派經常被首相批評為太過軟弱。
A well-known wet in parliament wrote a newspaper article calling for more centrist policies.
一位著名的溫和派議員在報紙上撰文，呼籲採取更中間路線的政策。
The local newspaper described the MP as one of the few remaining wets in the cabinet.
當地報紙形容那位議員是內閣中僅存的少數溫和派之一。
用法筆記
A political label from British English, particularly associated with the Conservative Party of the 1980s-1990s. Not used in American politics. The term contrasts with 'dries' (right-wing hardliners).
wet — 動詞
1. to put water or another liquid onto something, or cause something to become wet
弄溼
使物體或表面潮溼
to put water or another liquid onto something, or cause something to become wet — for example, wetting a sponge before cleaning, or wetting your hair before washing it
The florist wet the sponge at the bottom of the flower arrangement to keep the stems fresh.
花店老闆把插花底部的海綿弄溼，以保持花莖新鮮。
wet + object: wet the sponge
Baraka wetted his hair under the tap before applying shampoo.
Baraka 在水龍頭下把頭髮弄溼，然後才抹洗髮精。
The baker wet her fingers with water before shaping the soft bread dough.
麵包師傅先用水沾溼手指，再去塑形柔軟的麵團。
Sivan wet the cloth and wiped the dust off the bookshelf in one smooth motion.
Sivan 把布巾弄溼，一口氣把書架上的灰塵擦掉。
The gardener wet the soil around the new plants before covering them with mulch.
園丁把新植株周圍的土壤澆溼，然後蓋上一層覆蓋物。
- dry
to remove water or liquid, make dry
文法句型
wet + object
用法筆記
A regular verb (wet — wetted — wetted) but also has an irregular form (wet — wet — wet) that is widely used. Both forms are accepted: 'He wet/wetted his hair before cutting it.'
常見錯誤
2. to accidentally release urine into one's clothing or nappy, especially used when
尿溼
不小心尿在衣服或尿布上
to accidentally release urine into one's clothing or nappy, especially used when talking about young children or pets
The toddler wet his trousers because he could not reach the bathroom in time.
那個學步的小孩來不及上廁所，尿溼了褲子。
wet + clothing: wet his trousers
The puppy wet the kitchen floor three times during the first night in its new home.
那隻小狗在新家的第一晚就尿溼了廚房地板三次。
The night-shift nurse gently cleaned the elderly patient after he wet himself.
值夜班的護士輕柔地幫尿溼的老人清理乾淨。
Ana told the nursery teacher that her little brother had wet his nappy during naptime.
Ana 告訴幼兒園老師，她弟弟午睡時尿溼了尿布。
文法句型
wet + object (clothing, nappy)
用法筆記
A polite or gentle way to describe accidental urination. Common for babies, young children, pets, and elderly or ill people. 'Wet oneself' implies a loss of bladder control rather than a deliberate action.
常見錯誤
3. to release urine in one's bed while sleeping, usually without intending to — typ
尿床
睡覺時不慎排尿在牀上
to release urine in one's bed while sleeping, usually without intending to — typically said of children who have not yet gained full night-time bladder control
The five-year-old still wets the bed most nights, but the doctor says this is normal.
那個五歲的孩子大多數夜晚仍會尿床，但醫生說這是正常的。
habitual: still wets the bed
Naoko's youngest daughter stopped wetting the bed at the age of four.
Naoko 的小女兒在四歲時就不再尿床了。
The paediatrician reassured the worried parents that bed-wetting is common in young children.
小兒科醫師安撫擔心的父母，說尿床在幼兒中很常見。
Jun felt embarrassed after wetting the bed during the overnight school trip.
Jun 在學校過夜旅行時尿了床，覺得很不好意思。
- have a night-time accident
a gentler, less direct phrase used by parents and caregivers
文法句型
wet + the bed
用法筆記
This almost always appears as 'wet the bed' as a fixed phrase. The noun form 'bed-wetting' is also common. The past tense can be 'wet the bed' (irregular) or 'wetted the bed' (regular).