晒
to shine; to dry in sun; to ignore
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
(of the sun) to shine on; to scorch
Used intransitively or passively to describe the sun's intense effect on objects.
The scorching sun makes people dizzy.
The sun shines on the earth, and the soil gives off a fragrance.
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This flower cannot withstand the sun; it needs to be moved to a shady spot.
At noon in summer, the sun shines very fiercely.
Don't let the sun ruin that book.
verb
to dry in the sun; to air; to sunbathe
Commonly used for drying clothes, grains, or for people spending time in the sun for health.
While the weather is good, hurry up and dry the grain in the sun.
Let the children get more sun; it is good for their physical development.
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After washing the sheets, take them outside to dry in the sun.
In winter, there are many people sunbathing in the park.
It just rained; go out and air out the dampness.
verb
to leave someone out in the cold; to ignore; to slight
dialectOften used in spoken language or dialects meaning to neglect someone or leave them waiting without attention.
Everyone went to be busy, leaving him ignored there.
Don't leave the guest ignored on the side; go pour them some tea.
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Since you're here, don't be left out; let's eat together.
He felt ignored at the meeting; no one paid attention to him.
Don't leave me out; I can contribute too.