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absorb

英[əb'zɔːb;-'sɔːb] 美[əb'zɔb]
  • vt. 吸收;吸引;承受;理解;使…全神贯注

英英释意


1. become imbued;
"The liquids, light, and gases absorb"
2. take up mentally;
"he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe"
3. take up, as of debts or payments;
"absorb the costs for something"
4. take in, also metaphorically;
"The sponge absorbs water well"
"She drew strength from the minister's words"
5. cause to become one with;
"The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax"
6. suck or take up or in;
"A black star absorbs all matter"
7. engross (oneself) fully;
"He immersed himself into his studies"
8. assimilate or take in;
"The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society"
9. engage or engross wholly;
"Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"