absorb
/əbˈsoɚb/
- Verb
- to take in (something, such as a liquid) in a natural or gradual way
- A sponge absorbs water.
- Plant roots absorb moisture.
- a fabric that absorbs sweat
- Water is absorbed by plants through their roots.
- nutrients that are absorbed into the body
- to draw in (heat, light, energy, etc.)
- The walls are made of a material that absorbs sound.
- absorbing heat from the sun
- to learn (something)
- She is good at absorbing information/knowledge.
- He has retained the values that he absorbed as a young man.
- to take in and make (something) part of a larger group, country, etc.
- a country that has absorbed many immigrants
- smaller countries invaded and absorbed by/into bigger ones
- to take up the whole interest or attention of (someone)
- His interest in photography absorbs him completely.
- I was so absorbed by her story that I lost track of time.
- She was (completely) absorbed in [=lost in] thought.
- He quickly found himself absorbed in [=engrossed by] the movie.
- to prevent (something harmful or unwanted) from passing through
- The frame of the car absorbed the impact.
- to accept or deal with (something that is difficult, harmful, etc.)
- The company has had to absorb many setbacks in the past year.
- The expenses were absorbed [=borne] by his family.
- to use up (something)
- His work absorbs almost all of his time.
Những từ liên quan với ABSORB
digest, grasp, ingest, employ, assimilate, learn, involve, imbibe, devour, comprehend, get, blot, follow, incorporate