to take in
[phrase form: take]
01
理解, 领会
to comprehend something
Transitive: to take in a concept or content
例子
Take the details in carefully; they are crucial for the task.
仔细理解这些细节；它们对任务至关重要。
Please take these guidelines in before starting the project.
在开始项目之前，请理解这些指导方针。
02
收养, 接纳
to accept someone or something into one's family or home
Transitive: to take in sb/sth
例子
The kind couple decided to take in the orphaned child and raise her as their own.
善良的夫妇决定收养这个孤儿，把她当作自己的孩子抚养。
We'll take the rescue dog in and give it a loving home.
我们将收留这只救援犬并给它一个充满爱的家。
03
观察, 检查
to observe something with one's eyes, often paying close attention to the details
Transitive: to take in a sight
例子
The scientist took in the details of the microscopic organisms under the microscope.
科学家吸收了显微镜下微生物的细节。
It's important to take the entire scene in when conducting a thorough investigation.
在进行彻底调查时，观察整个现场很重要。
04
包括, 整合
to include or make something a part of a broader context or entity
Transitive: to take in sth
例子
Let's take the new findings in and add them to our research.
让我们吸收新发现并将它们添加到我们的研究中。
They took the latest technology trends in and upgraded their software.
他们吸纳了最新的技术趋势并升级了他们的软件。
05
收留, 接待
to provide a place for someone to stay temporarily
Transitive: to take in sb
例子
We decided to take in our friends for the weekend to show them around the city.
我们决定周末收留我们的朋友，带他们参观这座城市。
The hotel was kind enough to take us in when our flight got canceled.
当我们的航班被取消时，酒店很好心地收留了我们。
06
欺骗, 蒙骗
to deceive someone, typically by presenting false information
Transitive: to take in sb
例子
The magician took the audience in with his incredible sleight of hand.
魔术师用他不可思议的手法骗过了观众。
She took in her friends with a convincing lie about where she had been all weekend.
她用了一个关于她整个周末去哪了的令人信服的谎言骗了她的朋友们。
07
接受, 消化
to accept or emotionally process something
Transitive: to take in a situation
例子
It took a while for him to take in the enormity of the situation.
他花了一段时间才理解情况的严重性。
After the unexpected announcement, it was hard for them to take it in.
在意外宣布之后，他们很难接受。
08
筹集, 收集
to collect something, such as money or donations
Transitive: to take in sth
例子
The charity event aims to take in funds for children in need.
慈善活动旨在为有需要的儿童筹集资金。
The organization works to take in contributions for local animal shelters.
该组织致力于为当地动物收容所筹集捐款。
09
参观, 去看
to visit a place or attend an event for entertainment
Transitive: to take in a place or an event
例子
While in Paris, they made sure to take in the iconic Eiffel Tower and enjoy the city's culinary delights.
在巴黎时，他们确保参观标志性的埃菲尔铁塔并享受这座城市的美食。
The tourists planned to take in the art museum and explore the historical landmarks.
游客们计划参观艺术博物馆并探索历史地标。
10
改小, 收紧
to adjust the size of clothes to make them smaller
Transitive: to take in clothes
例子
The tailor will take the measurements and take the coat in for a better fit.
裁缝会量尺寸并收小外套以使其更合身。
If the shirt is too big, you can easily take it in at the sides.
如果衬衫太大，你可以很容易地在两侧收小它。
11
摄入, 吸收
to consume certain types of food as part of one's diet
Transitive: to take in food
例子
She always takes in a nutritious salad with her lunch.
她总是在午餐时吃一份营养丰富的沙拉。
I usually take in a cup of herbal tea before bedtime.
我通常在睡前喝一杯花草茶。
12
吸收, 吸入
to absorb a substance
Transitive: to take in a substance
例子
The sponge took in the spilled paint, preventing it from spreading on the floor.
海绵吸收了溢出的油漆，防止它在地板上扩散。
Certain plants have the ability to take in pollutants from the air.
某些植物具有吸收空气中污染物的能力。
13
进水, 淹没
(of a boat or ship) to become flooded with water
Transitive: to take in water
例子
A collision with an iceberg caused the Titanic to take in water rapidly.
与冰山的碰撞导致泰坦尼克号迅速 进水。
The small boat began to take in water after hitting a submerged log.
小船撞上淹没的木头后开始进水。
14
无意中听到, 捕捉到
to unintentionally hear parts of a conversation, typically without the speakers' awareness.
Transitive: to take in parts of a conversation
例子
She could n't help but take in the intriguing conversation happening at the nearby table.
她忍不住听到了附近桌子上发生的引人入胜的对话。
The journalist skillfully took the interviewee's candid remarks in without revealing their presence.
记者巧妙地听到了受访者的坦率评论，而没有透露自己的存在。
15
赚取, 收入
to receive income through employment
Transitive: to take in income
例子
The small business started to take in significant profits after a successful marketing campaign.
这家小企业在一次成功的营销活动后开始获得可观的利润。
The company's new product is expected to take a substantial market share in.
该公司的新产品预计将在市场上占据很大份额。
16
逮捕, 拘留
to arrest someone
例子
The police took him in for questioning.
警察将他带走审问。
They finally had enough evidence to take the suspect in.
他们终于有足够的证据来逮捕嫌疑犯。
