absorbs; absorbed; absorbing
absorbs; absorbed; absorbing
Learner's definition of ABSORB
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a : to take in (something, such as a liquid) in a natural or gradual way吸收(液体等) -
A sponge absorbs water.海绵吸水。
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Plant roots absorb moisture.植物的根系吸收水分。
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a fabric that absorbs sweat吸汗的布料
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often used as (be) absorbed常用作(be) ab sorbed b : to draw in (heat, light, energy, etc.)吸收(热、光、能等) 2
a : to learn (something)学习;理解;掌握 b : to take in and make (something) part of a larger group, country, etc.吸纳;把…纳入;把…并入 3
: to take up the whole interest or attention of (someone)(使)全神贯注,完全着迷 ◊ If you are absorbed in something, you are fully involved in it.全神贯注于
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: to prevent (something harmful or unwanted) from passing through阻挡;减轻;缓冲 5
a : to accept or deal with (something that is difficult, harmful, etc.)承受;应付 b : to use up (something)用尽;花光 — absorbable
/əbˈsoɚbəbəl/ adjective [more absorbable; most absorbable]
— absorber
noun, plural absorbers [count]
— absorbing
adjective [more absorbing; most absorbing]
— absorption
/əbˈsoɚpʃən/ noun [noncount] -
the absorption of water by a sponge海绵对水的吸收
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the absorption of nutrients by the body身体对养分的吸收
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heat/noise absorption对热量/噪声的吸收
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His absorption in his work was total. [=he was totally absorbed in his work; he gave all his attention to his work]他工作起来全神贯注。