to swim, especially in the sea, a river, or a lake

Children suffering from the illness had bathed in sea water contaminated by sewage. 得这种病的孩子都在遭污水污染的海水里游过泳。

to cover something with a liquid, especially in order to make part of the body feel better

I bathed my feet in salt water. 我把双脚泡在盐水里。

to cover something in a way that causes a pleasant feeling or appearance

In the afternoon the sun bathes the city in shades of pink and gold. 午后，城市沐浴在粉红色和金黄色的阳光里。

to wash in a bath or to wash someone in a bath

an occasion when you swim or spend time in water

I went for a bathe every evening. 我每天晚上都去游泳。