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。
The chef chose to impregnate the lamb with a mixture of garlic, rosemary, and lemon zest to infuse it with flavor before roasting.
厨师选择用大蒜、迷迭香和柠檬皮的混合物浸透羊肉，以便在烤制前为其注入风味。
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
The fertility clinic offers various treatments to assist couples struggling to conceive, including methods to artificially impregnate the egg.
生育诊所提供各种治疗以帮助难以受孕的夫妇，包括人工授精卵子的方法。
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 doctor confirmed that the fertility treatment had successfully impregnated the woman.
医生确认生育治疗已成功使该女子受孕。
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 artist 's paintings were impregnated with a sense of melancholy, reflecting his inner emotional struggles.
艺术家的画作充满了忧郁感，反映了他内心的情感挣扎。
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
