drenching

After the storm, the drenching of the garden was complete.

用法提示：此处drenching作为名词，表示“湿透”的动作或状态。

The sudden drenching from the burst pipe ruined the carpet.

用法提示：drenching指突然被水浸湿的过程。

He sought shelter to avoid a thorough drenching.

用法提示：drenching表示彻底的湿透状态。