absorb
英 [?b'z??b; -'s??b]
美[?b'z?b]
- 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"