| 释义 |
in·still
transitive verb
also in·stil \ə̇nzˈtil, ə̇nˈstil\
(instilled ; instilled ; instilling ; instills also instils)
Etymology: Middle French & Latin; Middle French instiller, from Latin instillare, from in- in- (II) + stillare to drip, trickle — more at distill
1. : to introduce a drop at a time : cause to enter drop by drop
< instill a few drops of warm olive oil >
2. : to impart or introduce gradually : cause to be taken in little by little
< instilling a reverence for honest dealings >
< instilled the teachings of his own faith >
Synonyms: see implant |