1. to make something slightly wet or damp
使某物稍微變濕或潮濕
She wetted a cloth to wipe the table.
她弄濕一塊布來擦桌子。
Wet the soil before planting the seeds.
在播種前先把土壤弄濕。
Wet Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
wet
verb
快速理解
What does "Wet" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Wet"?
「wet」作為動詞，主要指使某物變濕或沾濕的動作。
- 1
使變濕
EN: to make something wet
翻譯: 使某物變濕或沾上液體。
- 2
尿床
EN: to urinate in bed
翻譯: （尤指兒童）尿床。
- 3
為...弄濕
EN: to wet something for a purpose
翻譯: 為了特定目的（如清潔、準備）而將某物弄濕。
小提醒：「wet」作動詞時，其過去式與過去分詞有「wet」和「wetted」兩種形式，通常可互換，但「wetted」在技術或特定語境中更常見。
發音（How to Pronounce "Wet" in English）
How to pronounce "Wet" in English?"Wet" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Wet" from YouTube Videos
Amos Winter: The cheap all-terrain wheelchair
TED
“So, as a wet-behind-the-ears student excited, our team made a prototype, brought that prototype to Tanzania, Kenya and Vietnam in 2008, and found it was terrible because we didn't get enough input from users.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Wet"?How does "Wet" change by context?
2. to urinate on or in something, especially by accident (used especially for young children or animals)
（尤指小孩或動物意外地）尿濕
The puppy wetted the carpet again.
小狗又把地毯尿濕了。
He's still so young that he sometimes wets the bed at night.
他還太小，有時晚上會尿床。
3. to thoroughly soak or drench something with liquid
將某物完全浸濕或淋透
The heavy rain completely wetted our clothes.
大雨把我們的衣服完全淋透了。
Wet the sponge until it's fully saturated.
把海綿浸濕直到完全飽和。
4. to apply liquid to something, often as part of a process
將液體塗抹或施加於某物上（常作為流程的一部分）
Wet your hair before applying the shampoo.
洗髮前先將頭髮弄濕。
The painter wetted the brush before dipping it in the paint.
畫家在蘸顏料前先弄濕了畫筆。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Wet"?How to make natural sentences with "Wet"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| wet + noun | 弄濕某物 | He accidentally wet the floor while mopping. (他拖地時不小心弄濕了地板。) |
| wet + noun + with + noun | 用某物弄濕某物 | She wet the cloth with warm water. (她用溫水弄濕了那塊布。) |
| get + noun + wet | 使某物變濕 | Don't get your shoes wet in the rain. (別讓你的鞋子在雨中淋濕了。) |
| be/get wet | 變濕；被淋濕 | The laundry got wet in the sudden downpour. (洗好的衣服在那場驟雨中被淋濕了。) |
用法說明
How is "Wet" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Wet"?
wet vs. get wet
- "wet" 作為及物動詞，強調「使...變濕」這個主動的動作，通常需要一個受詞（某人或某物）。
- "get wet" 是一個不及物的片語動詞，強調「（自己）變濕」的狀態或結果，主詞通常是承受變濕狀態的人或物。
- 在描述意外或非自願的狀況時，使用 "get wet" 更為自然。
對比範例： EN: Be careful not to wet the documents with your coffee. 翻譯: 小心別讓你的咖啡弄濕了文件。
EN:If you go out in the rain without an umbrella, you'll get wet.
翻譯:如果你下雨天不帶傘出門，你會淋濕的。
總結建議
主動弄濕他物用 "wet"，自身被淋濕或變濕則用 "get wet"。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Wet" and similar words?How to choose "Wet" vs alternatives?
wet vs moisten
「wet」通常指使某物完全或大量變濕，程度較強；「moisten」則指稍微弄濕，使濕潤但不浸透，程度較輕。
wet vs dampen
「wet」指使物體明顯變濕，可能完全浸濕；「dampen」則指使微濕，常帶有降低強度或抑制的引申義。
wet vs soak
「wet」泛指弄濕，程度可輕可重；「soak」則強調長時間浸泡，使液體充分滲透，程度更深。
口語用法
How is "Wet" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Wet"?
引述
在轉述他人說法或描述一個常見情況時，會用「wet」來簡潔表達。 EN: He was like, "Don't get the papers wet!" 翻譯: 他就說：「別把文件弄濕了！」
EN:Everyone's warning me not to wet my phone.
翻譯:大家都在警告我別把手機弄濕。
語氣強調
在口語中，會用加重語氣或重複的方式來強調「弄濕」的嚴重性或意外性。 EN: I totally wet my new sneakers in the rain. 翻譯: 我完全把我的新球鞋在雨裡弄濕了。
EN:The baby wet through his diaper—again.
翻譯:寶寶又把尿布弄濕透了—又來了。
停頓填充
在思考或描述過程時，會用「wet」相關的短語作為自然的停頓或填充。 EN: So I was trying to... you know... not wet the circuit board while cleaning it. 翻譯: 所以我當時試著...你知道的...清潔時不要弄濕電路板。
EN:The package got, uh, a little wet during delivery.
翻譯:包裹在運送過程中，呃，有點弄濕了。
正式書寫注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免使用上述口語化的引述（如 "He was like"）、語氣強調詞（如 "totally"）或填充詞（如 "you know", "uh"）。建議使用更精確、完整的句子結構來描述弄濕的過程或狀態。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Wet"?What fixed phrases with "Wet" should I remember?
wet the bed
verb phrase
尿床
wet one's whistle
verb phrase
喝點東西潤喉；喝一杯
wet the baby's head
verb phrase
為新生兒慶祝（通常指喝酒）
get wet
verb phrase
被淋濕；弄濕
wet down
phrasal verb
灑水弄濕（表面）
wet through
adjective phrase (after verb)
濕透
wet the clay
verb + object
潤濕黏土（準備塑形）
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Wet"?Which "Wet" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I wetted the floor.
✓I wet the floor.
The verb 'wet' is irregular in its past tense and past participle forms. The correct forms are 'wet' (past) and 'wet' (past participle). 'Wetted' is rarely used in modern English.
×The rain wets the clothes.
✓The rain wet the clothes.
When describing a completed action in the past, use the past tense 'wet'. Using the present tense 'wets' incorrectly suggests a habitual or general truth, which may not match the intended meaning of a specific past event.
×I need to wet my hair.
✓I need to wet my hair.
While grammatically correct, using 'wet' as a verb for hair is less common and can sound unnatural. More natural collocations are 'get my hair wet' or 'dampen my hair'.
×She wets the bed every night.
✓She wets the bed every night.
This sentence is grammatically correct. The common mistake is misunderstanding the usage. 'Wet the bed' is a fixed phrase meaning to urinate in bed accidentally, usually used for children. For adults or medical contexts, phrases like 'have incontinence' or 'urinate in bed' might be more appropriate.
×This towel is wetted.
✓This towel is wet.
The adjective form is 'wet'. 'Wetted' is not used as an adjective. Use 'wet' to describe the state of being covered or soaked with liquid.
×He made the paper wet.
✓He got the paper wet. / He wet the paper.
'Make something wet' is understandable but less idiomatic. The more common and natural expressions are 'get something wet' (for an accidental or indirect cause) or simply 'wet something' (for a direct, intentional action).
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Wet"?What are tense/participle forms of "Wet"?
wets(3rd_singular)wetting(present_participle)wet(past)wet(past_participle)