assimilate /əˈsɪməˌleɪt/ verb assimilates; assimilated; assimilating
assimilates; assimilated; assimilating
Learner's definition of ASSIMILATE
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[+ object] : to learn (something) so that it is fully understood and can be used透彻理解;吸收;消化 2
a [+ object] : to cause (a person or group) to become part of a different society, country, etc.使同化 -
Schools were used to assimilate the children of immigrants.学校被用来同化这些移民子女。
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She was thoroughly/completely assimilated to/into her new country. [=she had completely adapted to her new country]她已完全适应了她的新国家。
b [no object] : to adopt the ways of another culture : to fully become part of a different society, country, etc.(在文化上)融入 3
[+ object] : to adopt (something) as part of a larger thing吸收;吸纳 -
The language is constantly assimilating new words. [=making new words part of itself; the language is constantly getting new words]这种语言一直在不断吸收新的词汇。
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Many of these religious traditions have been assimilated into the culture.这些宗教传统有许多已经融入了文化当中。
— assimilation
/əˌsɪməˈleɪʃən/ noun [noncount]