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basking

UK
/ˈbɑːskɪŋ/
US
/ˈbæskɪŋ/

Translations

baskingnoun
нежитьсядействие пребывания в приятном тепле, особенно на солнце
She settled on the deck for a gentle basking before lunch.
Она устроилась на палубе, чтобы немного нежиться на солнце перед обедом.
Additional translations
гретьсяпроцесс получения тепла; употребляется реже, часто о животных
baskinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈbɑːskɪŋ/
US
/ˈbæskɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe animals or objects that are exposed to and enjoying warmth.
нежащийсяописывает существо, наслаждающееся теплом
Basking seals dotted the rocks along the shoreline.
Нежащиеся на солнце тюлени усеяли прибрежные скалы.
Additional translations
греющийся
baskverb

basking

Gerund

basked
Past Simple
basked
Past Participle
basking
Gerund
UK
/bɑːsk/
US
/bæsk/
The cat likes to bask in the sun.
Кошка любит греться на солнце.
He basked in the glory of his success.
Он наслаждался славой своего успеха.
Synonyms
luxuriate
indulge
delight
savor
enjoy
revel

Definitions

baskingnoun
The act of lying or sitting in pleasant warmth, especially from the sun.
She settled on the deck for a gentle basking before lunch.
baskinggerund / present participle
Exposed to and enjoying warmth, especially from the sun.
Basking seals dotted the rocks along the shoreline.
baskverb
To lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere.
The cat basked in the sunlight streaming through the window.
To take great pleasure or satisfaction in something.
She basked in the glory of her recent success.
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