How to say 'wet as a drowned rat' in English

English has many words and phrases that describe the state of being wet, among which "wet like a drowned rat" in Vietnamese is described as "look like a drowned rat".

In English, the simplest word to describe the state of being wet is " wet ": Be careful - the roads are wet after the rain.

" Damp " is used to describe an object or place that is slightly damp, but unpleasantly so: Mom, do we have any dry towels? Mine is still damp.

If you want to describe a cake with a moist crust, a hydrated skin, or moist soil - that is, something moist but in a positive way, English has the word " moist ": You must try this cake - it's so moist and delicious or Keep the soil in the pot moist, but not too wet.

To describe a person or an object that is soaking wet, we can use " soaked " or " soaking wet ": We forgot to bring the clothes in last night. When we woke up, all the clothes were soaking wet.

If someone is soaked (both clothes and hair), there are three ways: " wet to the skin ", " soaked to the skin " or " drenched to the skin ". For example: I didn't bring a raincoat with me this morning. When I arrived home, I was drenched to the skin.

A person who is "drenched to the skin", especially from being in the rain, is described as " looking like a drowned rat ": Oh dear, you didn't bring an umbrella, did you? You look like a drowned rat!

" Soggy " is used to describe something that is very soft and soggy, causing an uncomfortable feeling: I didn't think the rain would be that heavy. Now my boots are soggy.

And if a piece of land is flooded or waterlogged, English also has the word " waterlogged ": You can't build on this land - it's waterlogged.

Choose the appropriate answer to complete the following sentences:

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