sop up

英 美
  • v.吸水
  • sop n.贿赂;面包片;湿软食物;安慰物v.浸透;泡;吸SOP.abbr.标准操作程序(=standardoperatingprocedure)
  • up adv.向上;起来;上升;往上prep.向上adj.向上的;上行的n.上升v.上升;增加
Verb:
  1. take in, also metaphorically;

    "The sponge absorbs water well"
    "She drew strength from the minister's words"

  2. take up as if with a sponge

    用作动词 (v.)
    1. A sponge can easily soak up water.
      海绵可以轻易地吸水。
    2. They also use their trunks to suck water up and then blow the water into their mouths.
      它们也用它们的长鼻子来吸水,然后把水吹进嘴里。