absorb

動詞

1. 1

   吸收、吸入

   These paper towels absorb spills much faster than cloth ones.

   這種紙巾吸收液體的速度比布巾快得多。

2. 2

   理解、領會、吸收

   There was too much new information to absorb in one lecture.

   一堂課要吸收的新資訊實在太多了。

3. 3

   承擔、吸收

   The company decided to absorb the extra shipping costs itself.

   公司決定自行承擔額外的運費。

4. 4

   吸收、緩衝、減緩

   The thick soles absorb most of the impact when you run.

   厚底鞋能吸收跑步時大部分的衝擊力。

5. 5

   吸引、使全神貫注常用被動

   She was so absorbed in the novel that she missed her stop.

   她太專注於那本小說，結果坐過站了。

6. 6

   併入、吸納、同化

   The larger bank absorbed three smaller regional lenders last year.

   這家大型銀行去年併入了三家規模較小的區域銀行。

7. 7

   承受、消化

   Local hospitals could not absorb so many patients at once.

   當地醫院無法一次承受這麼多病患。