Digest

/daɪdʒˈɛst/

/ˈdaɪdʒɛst/, /daɪˈdʒɛst/

"digest"的定义和意义

to digest

动词

to break down food in the body and to absorb its nutrients and necessary substances

Transitive: to digest food

Example

Our bodies use enzymes to digest food in the stomach.

It takes time for the stomach to digest complex carbohydrates.

Certain foods are easier to digest than others.

to mentally process and integrate information or experiences

Transitive: to digest information or experiences

Example

After reading the challenging article, she took some time to digest the complex ideas and concepts.

After attending the workshop, participants needed some time to digest the new strategies presented.

I digested the information from the lecture and applied it to my project.

to compress information or a piece of writing into a short summary that conveys the main points

abridge

abstract

boil down

condense

precis

Transitive: to digest a piece of writing or summary

Example

The book was digested into a brief, easy-to-read summary for busy professionals.

She digested the lengthy report into a few key points for the presentation.

The news outlet digested the 100-page policy document into a one-page article.

to organize or arrange information or things in a logical, systematic, or easy-to-use way

Transitive: to digest items

Example

She took hours to digest the research notes and arrange them by topic.

He carefully digested all the data before presenting it to the team.

The librarian helped digest the new books, organizing them on the shelves.

(of food or substances) to go through the process of breaking down in the body after consumption

Intransitive

Example

After eating, it takes a few hours for the food to digest in your stomach.

The meal began to digest slowly, providing energy throughout the day.

He felt sluggish because his food had n't had enough time to digest.

to break down or decompose material through heat, moisture, or chemical processes

Transitive: to digest material

Example

The heat from the sun helped digest the food waste, turning it into compost.

The enzyme was used to digest the organic material in the experiment.

The rain began to digest the old newspaper, causing it to disintegrate.

to accept or endure something with patience or without resistance

Transitive: to digest an unpleasant situation

Example

He struggled at first but eventually digested the bad news and moved on.

She had to digest the fact that her plans had changed unexpectedly.

It took him a while to digest the criticism, but he eventually saw it as helpful.

Digest

名词

文摘, 摘要

something that is compiled (as into a single book or file)

a periodical that summarizes the news

a smaller format size for a book, typically around 5.5 x 8.5 inches

What is "digest"?

Digest refers to a book size where each page measures approximately 5.5 inches by 8.5 inches, or 140 mm by 215 mm. This size is slightly smaller than the standard trade paperback but larger than the pocket or mass-market paperback. Digest size is often used for various types of publications, including magazines, novels, and non-fiction books, offering a compact yet readable format that is convenient for handling and storage.