If a dry material or substance soaks up a liquid, it absorbs the liquid through its surface.

I tried to soak up most of the spilled milk with a dishcloth. 我试着用布把洒出来的牛奶大致吸干净。

to enjoy the effects or experience of something as much as possible

I love to lie on the beach and soak up the sun. 我喜欢躺在海滩上尽情享受阳光。

Just stroll around the bazaar and soak up the atmosphere. 在集市上随便走走，充分体验一下那里的气氛。

to understand and remember information well

Given the right environment, children are like sponges and will soak up information. 在适当的环境中，孩子们就会像海绵一样消化吸收接触到的信息。

to use up all or most of a supply of something, especially a supply of money

The repairs on our house soaked up all our savings. 修缮房子花光了我们所有的积蓄。