To expose oneself to something (water, light, sun); to take a shower or bath; to bask in (sunlight); to be covered with (light).
毎朝シャワーを浴びるのが日課だ。
Taking a shower every morning is my routine.
休みの日は公園で日光を浴びてのんびりする。
On my days off I relax in the park, basking in the sun.
滝のそばで全身水を浴びてずぶ濡れになった。
By the waterfall I was drenched, water splashing all over me.
舞台は強いライトを浴びてまぶしかった。
The stage was dazzling, flooded with strong lights.
To receive (often in large amounts) something non-physical such as criticism, praise, attention, or attacks; to be showered with.
その政治家は汚職疑惑で批判を浴びた。
The politician was showered with criticism over the corruption allegations.
新作映画は評論家から高い評価を浴びた。
The new movie was showered with high praise from critics.
彼女は注目を浴びることを好まない性格だ。
She doesn't like being the center of attention.