permeate /ˈpɚmiˌeɪt/ verb permeates; permeated; permeating
permeates; permeated; permeating
Learner's definition of PERMEATE
formal
: to pass or spread through (something)渗透;弥漫 [+ object]
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The water permeated the sand.水渗入沙滩。
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The smell of baking bread permeated the kitchen.厨房弥漫着烤面包的味道。
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A feeling of anxiety permeated the office as we rushed to meet the deadline.为赶在截止日期前完成工作,办公室里弥漫着紧张焦虑的气氛。
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