Dry - translation, pronunciation and examples
dry
remove moisture
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When to use dry
Суши джинсы на веревке, чтобы они не сели в сушильной машине.
Суши только что собранный базилик в прохладном, проветриваемом месте, чтобы сохранить аромат.
dry usage examples
Суши джинсы на веревке, чтобы они не сели в сушильной машине.
Dry the jeans on the line to avoid shrinking them in the tumble dryer.
Суши только что собранный базилик в прохладном, проветриваемом месте, чтобы сохранить аромат.
Dry the freshly picked basil in a cool, airy place to keep its flavour.
Similar words
general verb for removing moisture
let something dry naturally in the open air without heat
remove moisture by rubbing or wiping with a towel
absorb liquid from a surface, usually by pressing with an absorbent material
twist to force water out of something
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What's the difference between dry / air-dry / towel-dry / blot / wring / spin-dry
general verb for removing moisture
I need to dry the dishes after washing them.
Мне нужно высушить/вытереть посуду после мытья.
let something dry naturally in the open air without heat
I prefer to air-dry my sweaters to avoid shrinkage.
Я предпочитаю сушить свитера на воздухе, чтобы они не сели.
remove moisture by rubbing or wiping with a towel
Towel-dry your hair before using a hairdryer.
Высуши волосы полотенцем перед использованием фена.
absorb liquid from a surface, usually by pressing with an absorbent material
Blot the red wine spill with a clean cloth—don't rub.
Промокните пролитое красное вино чистой тканью — не трите.
twist to force water out of something
Wring out the towel before hanging it to dry.
Выжмите полотенце перед тем, как повесить его сушиться.
remove excess water by spinning (usually in a machine)
Use the spin-dry cycle to take most of the water out of the clothes.
Используйте режим отжима, чтобы удалить большую часть воды из одежды.
remove water from something, especially in medical or food contexts
The hiker became dehydrated after several hours without water.
Путешественник обезвожился после нескольких часов без воды.
Toast the bread slices until they are golden.
Подсушите ломтики хлеба до золотистой корочки.
Hang the shirts on the line to dry.
Повесь рубашки на веревку, чтобы они высохли.
remove moisture completely, often in a technical or scientific context
The researchers desiccated the soil samples before analysis.
Исследователи осушили образцы почвы перед анализом.
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How to pronounce dry and what this word means
dry translation: сушить. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce dry
/tə ˈdraɪ/
dry translation
сушить
dry examples
Dry the jeans on the line to avoid shrinking them in the tumble dryer.
dry transcription
/tə ˈdraɪ/, /ˈdraɪ/
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Questions about this word
dry meaning: what does it mean?
remove moisture
dry pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
dry is pronounced as /tə ˈdraɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
dry definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Dry the jeans on the line to avoid shrinking them in the tumble dryer. Translation: Суши джинсы на веревке, чтобы они не сели в сушильной машине.
Is dry part of Household Chores vocabulary?
Yes, dry (сушить) can be learned in the Household Chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is dry part of Garden and Plants vocabulary?
Yes, dry (сушить) can be learned in the Garden and Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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