to absorb
01
吸收, 摄取
to take in energy, liquid, etc.
Transitive: to absorb a substance or energy
例子
Plants absorb sunlight to produce energy through photosynthesis.
植物通过光合作用吸收阳光以产生能量。
The sponge absorbed the spilled water from the countertop.
海绵吸收了从台面上溢出的水。
02
吸收, 理解
to understand and incorporate information, ideas, or experiences
Transitive: to absorb information or ideas
例子
As a dedicated student, she strives to read and absorb information from a variety of textbooks to deepen her understanding of the subject.
作为一个勤奋的学生，她努力阅读并从各种教科书中吸收信息，以加深对主题的理解。
During the workshop, participants have the opportunity to absorb valuable insights from industry experts.
在研讨会期间，参与者有机会从行业专家那里吸收宝贵的见解。
03
吸收, 吸取
to be taken in or drawn into something
Intransitive: to absorb into sth
例子
The heat from the fire absorbed into the metal, making it glow.
火的热量吸收到金属中，使其发光。
The sunlight absorbed into the dark surface, causing it to warm up.
阳光被黑暗的表面吸收，使其变暖。
04
吸收, 吸取
to take in a form of energy, such as heat or light
Transitive: to absorb energy
例子
The solar panels absorb sunlight and convert it into electricity.
太阳能板吸收阳光并将其转化为电能。
The black surface absorbed more heat from the sun than the white surface.
黑色表面比白色表面从太阳吸收了更多的热量。
05
吸收, 承担费用
to cover or pay for the expenses of something
Transitive: to absorb a cost
例子
The company will absorb the costs of the new training program for its employees.
公司将承担其员工新培训计划的费用。
The hotel absorbed the extra charges for the guest ’s extended stay.
酒店承担了客人延长住宿的额外费用。
06
吸收, 整合
to take something in and integrate it into a larger system or whole
Transitive: to absorb sb/sth
例子
The company absorbed the smaller startup to expand its market presence.
该公司吸收了较小的初创公司以扩大其市场影响力。
The library absorbed the new collection of books into its archives.
图书馆将新书收藏吸收进了其档案中。
07
吸收, 吸引
to fully engage someone’s focus or interest
Transitive: to absorb a person or their attention
例子
The book was so fascinating that it absorbed her attention for hours.
这本书如此引人入胜，以至于吸引了她的注意力好几个小时。
The movie was so gripping that it absorbed everyone in the theater.
这部电影如此扣人心弦，以至于它吸引了剧院里的每个人。
词汇树
absorbable
absorbance
absorbed
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