1To have water, light, or the like poured or shone over one's whole body — e.g. to take a shower, to bask in sunlight.
朝起きたらまずシャワーを浴びる。
When I wake up in the morning, the first thing I do is take a shower.
子供たちは公園の噴水で水を浴びて遊んだ。
The children played, splashing water over themselves at the park fountain.
ベランダで日光を浴びながら本を読んだ。
I read a book on the balcony while basking in the sunlight.
コンサート会場は色とりどりのライトを浴びて輝いていた。
The concert venue shone, bathed in colorful lights.
2To be on the receiving end of a large amount of criticism, praise, or attention.
その発言は世間から激しい批判を浴びた。
That remark drew fierce criticism from the public.
新人選手はデビュー戦で大きな注目を浴びた。
The rookie player drew a lot of attention in his debut match.
監督の采配は多くのファンから称賛を浴びた。
The coach's decisions were showered with praise from many fans.