to impregnate
01
浸透, 饱和
to completely fill something with a substance
Transitive: to impregnate sth with specific materials
例子
The woodworker carefully impregnated the oak boards with linseed oil to enhance their natural luster and durability.
木匠小心地用亚麻籽油浸透橡木板，以增强其自然光泽和耐用性。
02
使受精, 浸透
to fertilize an egg and make it capable of developing into an embryo
Transitive: to impregnate an egg
例子
In many species of fish, external fertilization occurs when males release sperm into the water to impregnate eggs released by females.
在许多鱼类中，当雄性将精子释放到水中以受精雌性释放的卵子时，就会发生外部受精。
03
使受精, 使怀孕
to fertilize a woman's egg with sperm, resulting in pregnancy
Transitive: to impregnate a woman
例子
The reproductive specialist discussed various options for impregnating the woman through artificial insemination.
生殖专家讨论了通过人工授精使女性受孕的各种选择。
04
浸透, 充满
to fill something with a particular feeling or quality
Transitive: to impregnate sth with a feeling or quality
例子
The poet 's words were impregnated with profound wisdom.
诗人的话语充满了深刻的智慧。
词汇树
impregnation
impregnate
