| 单词 | absorb |
| 释义 | absorb —absorb /əbˈzɔːb/ aep /-ˈzɔːrb/ verb [T] (INTEREST VERY MUCH) ↑Verb Endings for absorb ► B2 to take up someone's attention completely: » The project has absorbed her for several years.→ SYNONYM ENGROSS(Cf. ↑engross)Thesaurus+: ↑Making people excited and interested , ↑Inspiration and inspiringThesaurus+: ↑Continually thinking aboutverb [T] (PAY) ↑Verb Endings for absorb ► F0 if a business absorbs the cost of something, it pays that cost easily: » The school has absorbed most of the expenses so far, but it may have to offer fewer places next year to reduce costs.Thesaurus+: ↑Businesses and enterprisesverb [T] (TAKE CONTROL) ↑Verb Endings for absorb ► F0 if one company absorbs another company, it takes control of it and they become one company: » Telecorp Holdings absorbed its Spanish subsidiary into its British headquarters.Thesaurus+: ↑Mergers and takeoversverb [T] (TAKE IN) ↑Verb Endings for absorb B2 to take something in, especially gradually: » Plants absorb carbon dioxide.» In cold climates, houses need to have walls that will absorb heat.» Towels absorb moisture.» The drug is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream.» Our countryside is increasingly being absorbed by/into the large cities.Thesaurus+: ↑Physical and chemical processesF0 to reduce the effect of a physical force, shock, or change: » The barrier absorbed the main impact of the crash.Thesaurus+: ↑Becoming and making smaller or less , ↑Becoming and making less strong• • • Extra Examples:» I'm so tired, my poor befuddled brain can't absorb any more.» For running on hard roads, you need shoes with extra cushioning to absorb the shock.» From an early age, children absorb everything going on around them.» He was so absorbed in his work, he hadn't realized everyone else had gone home.» Vitamin D is absorbed by the body after exposure to sunshine.verb [T] (UNDERSTAND) ↑Verb Endings for absorb ► C1 to understand facts or ideas completely and remember them: » It's hard to absorb so much information.Thesaurus+: ↑Knowing and learning |
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