absorb

动词

1. 1

   吸收、吸入

   These paper towels absorb spills much faster than cloth ones.

   这种纸巾吸收液体的速度比布巾快得多。

2. 2

   理解、领会、吸收

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

   一堂课要吸收的新资讯实在太多了。

3. 3

   承担、吸收

   The company decided to absorb the extra shipping costs itself.

   公司决定自行承担额外的运费。

4. 4

   吸收、缓冲、减缓

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

   厚底鞋能吸收跑步时大部分的冲击力。

5. 5

   吸引、使全神贯注常用被动

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

   她太专注于那本小说，结果坐过站了。

6. 6

   并入、吸纳、同化

   The larger bank absorbed three smaller regional lenders last year.

   这家大型银行去年并入了三家规模较小的区域银行。

7. 7

   承受、消化

   Local hospitals could not absorb so many patients at once.

   当地医院无法一次承受这么多病患。