| 释义 |
in·grain
I. \ə̇nˈgrān, ˈin| ̷ ̷\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: in- (II) + grain (n.)
1. obsolete : engrain 1
2. : to work into the natural texture or mental or moral constitution : infix deeply : saturate, imbue
Synonyms: see infuse
II. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ adjective
Etymology: from the phrase (dyed) in grain
1. obsolete : dyed with kermes
2.
a. : made of fiber (as wool) that is dyed before being spun into yarn
b. : made of yarn that is dyed before being knitted
< ingrain hose >
3. : of or relating to the formation of a dye or color by chemical reaction on the fiber
4. : thoroughly worked in : innate, native
< ingrain stubbornness of character >
III. noun
(-s)
1. : an article made with ingrain yarns; specifically : ingrain carpet
2. : innate quality or character |