absorb
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(a) take (sth) in; suck up 吸收(某事物); 吸进: absorb heat 吸热
Plants absorb oxygen. 植物吸收氧气.
Dry sand absorbs water. 乾沙吸水.
Aspirin is quickly absorbed by/into the body. 阿司匹林很快被身体吸收了.
(fig 比喻) Clever children absorb knowledge easily. 聪明孩子容易吸收知识.
(b) include (sth/sb) as part of itself or oneself; incorporate; merge with 将(某物[某人])合并; 并吞; 同化
The larger firm absorbed the smaller one. 那大公司并吞了那小公司.
The surrounding villages have been absorbed by/into the growing city. 周围的村庄已经并入了那不断扩展的城市.
2 reduce the effect of (an impact, a difficulty, etc) 减轻(冲击, 困难等的)作用或影响
Buffers absorbed most of the shock. 缓冲器使震动减少了许多.
3 hold the attention or interest of (sb) fully 完全吸引住(某人)的注意力或兴趣
His business absorbs him. 他专心致志地处理业务.