| 单词 | absorb |
| 释义 | absorb (əbzɔːʳb ) Word forms: absorbs , absorbing , absorbed 1. verb B2 If something absorbs a liquid, gas, or other substance, it soaks it up or takes it in. Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air and moisture from the soil. [VERB noun] Refined sugars are absorbed into the bloodstream very quickly. [be VERB-ed + into] Synonyms: soak up, drink in, devour, suck up 2. verb B2 If something absorbs light, heat, or another form of energy, it takes it in. The dark material absorbs light and warms up. [VERB noun] 3. verb If a group is absorbed into a larger group, it becomes part of the larger group. The Colonial Office was absorbed into the Foreign Office. [be VERB-ed + into] ...an economy capable of absorbing thousands of immigrants. [VERB noun] Synonyms: assimilate, take in, incorporate, accommodate 4. verb If something absorbs a force or shock, it reduces its effect. ...footwear which does not absorb the impact of the foot striking the ground. [VERB noun] Synonyms: cushion, suppress, soften, pillow 5. verb If a system or society absorbs changes, effects, or costs, it is able to deal with them. The banks would be forced to absorb large losses. [VERB noun] We can't absorb those costs. [VERB noun] 6. verb If something absorbs something valuable such as money, space, or time, it uses up a great deal of it. It absorbed vast amounts of capital that could have been used for investment. [VERB noun] It might help if campaigning didn't absorb so much time and money. [VERB noun] 7. verb If you absorb information, you learn and understand it. Too often he only absorbs half the information in the manual. [VERB noun] We closed our offices at 2:00 p.m. to give employees time to absorb the bad news. [VERB noun] 8. verb If something absorbs you, it interests you a great deal and takes up all your attention and energy. ...a second career which absorbed her more completely than her acting ever had. [VERB noun] Synonyms: engross, hold, involve, fill 9. See also absorbed, absorbing Collocations: absorb a blow These officials were far less confident that pensions schemes could absorb this blow without some pain. Times, Sunday Times To be fair, he was looking well-padded enough to absorb the blow. Times, Sunday Times But if you punch hard enough, the wall will one day crumble, while the pillow will constantly absorb the blows. Times, Sunday Times It contained trainers, a soft-toy pencil case, books and crisps - which were pulverised - that absorbed the blow. The Sun She didn't speak to me for hours, and spent many days absorbing the blow, thinking about what to do. Times, Sunday Times But she warned they could put up the price of other food to absorb the hit. The Sun It said it would cut $10 million in costs to absorb the hit. Times, Sunday Times They can absorb the hit of 2 million - the sum he estimates relegation would cost. Times, Sunday Times Some appear to have escaped the effects of sterling's slump; others are absorbing the hit while they decide how to react. Times, Sunday Times How much better life would be if we could absorb this lesson. Times, Sunday Times I hope they will absorb the lesson that spe-cialisation in production and trade across the world are the way to improve living standards in all countries. Times, Sunday Times I am not convinced we have completely absorbed the lessons. Times, Sunday Times Consumer goods companies and advertising agencies absorbed his lessons and recycled them. Times, Sunday Times Their contrasting responses to the past, one distant and one immediate, suggest that one has absorbed the lessons of history, and the other has not. Times, Sunday Times However, if the bank cannot sell the shares at that price, it must absorb the loss on its balance sheet. Times, Sunday Times The community's economy was strong enough to absorb the loss and rebuild. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 By midsummer, the league had taken over the operation of both clubs and absorbed their losses. Globe and Mail Shares closed down 4.3 per cent at 910p, despite the company posting better profits than expected for last year, as the market absorbed the loss. Times, Sunday Times He was fired and had to absorb the losses. Times, Sunday Times So far it has been able to absorb the shock, he says. Times,Sunday Times But what he began to see, very clearly, was that the private sector was woefully underprepared and underequipped to absorb the shock of a pandemic. Times,Sunday Times Governments had headroom to absorb the shock then. Times, Sunday Times We try (and fail) to sleep, to eat, to absorb the shock of what's happened. Times, Sunday Times Yet it will still absorb the shock if you, say, clump into a rock. Times, Sunday Times Because the pillars are there simply to support the roof, rather than to absorb the impact of hitting a bridge, they are thin and spidery. Times, Sunday Times Land feet first, bend your knees to absorb the impact and roll on to your side. Times, Sunday Times Land with a bending of the knee to absorb the impact, trying to make as little noise as possible. Times, Sunday Times Specifically, the physical structures of mussel and oyster beds absorb the impact of waves along the coastline, lessening erosion and preventing flooding. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Then, how cars absorb the impact of a crash. The Sun Novacem uses magnesium oxide, which together with other mineral additives, hardens by rapidly absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Times, Sunday Times (2009) What will be the effect of contaminated plankton on filter feeders, such as whales, or on the oceans' ability to absorb carbon dioxide? Times, Sunday Times (2015) The ability of plants to absorb carbon dioxide depends on the interplay between these two factors. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Trees absorb carbon dioxide and provide shade. Times, Sunday Times (2008) It does wonders in reducing the carbon footprint because growing trees absorb carbon dioxide. Times, Sunday Times (2008) But it's thick, so you don't need much to cover your face, and it absorbs easily. Times, Sunday Times Feels very luxurious and, better still, it absorbs easily so you don't have to worr y about getting it all over your clothes. Times, Sunday Times A nourishing oil that absorbs easily, smells divine and helps to keep cuticles healthy. Times, Sunday Times It absorbed easily on application and didn't feel heavy. Times, Sunday Times It absorbed easily and wasn't sticky. The Sun Dampers of various kinds - hydraulic or sprung like car shock absorbers, or friction-based - are used at the joints to absorb energy. Times, Sunday Times Chlorophyll, the green substance inside leaves, allows plants to absorb energy from sunlight. Times, Sunday Times Modern cars are designed to fold up, and absorb energy during a collision. Times, Sunday Times His design, a chain of loosely coupled pistons, broke new ground by being able to absorb energy from all directions, making it potentially far more efficient than existing wave-energy converters. Times, Sunday Times For example, piezoelectric textiles wrapped around your washing machine could absorb energy from vibrations, then convert it to charge your phone. Times, Sunday Times It belongs in the air-conditioning system, absorbing heat. Times, Sunday Times (2015) More dark shrubs and forest on formerly bleak tundra means still more heat is absorbed by vegetation. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Also, carbon dioxide in the upper atmosphere reflects heat away, instead of absorbing heat as it does in the lower atmosphere. Times, Sunday Times (2008) But they usually contain pigments that absorb light, and they reflect longer solar wavelengths imperfectly. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The suit seems to absorb light, retaining a creaseless blackness as he moves. Times, Sunday Times Pigments are chemicals that selectively absorb light of specific wavelengths. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Conventional silicon cells mainly absorb light in the near-infrared spectrum. Times,Sunday Times Wash silt and debris off leaves with clean water, otherwise the dirt will inhibit the plant's ability to absorb light and grow. Times,Sunday Times We soaked most of it up, then my wife put a bag full of salt on it to further absorb the liquid. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The barley will go on absorbing the liquid the longer it is left. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Simmer gently until all the liquid is absorbed. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Add the chickpeas and a cup of the reserved liquid and simmer until the liquid is absorbed. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Once the rice has absorbed the liquid add the next ladle, stirring all the time. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The hardwood dowels absorb moisture from the timber, expand and lock the elements together. Times, Sunday Times Drain, return to pan and cover with a tea towel for a few minutes to absorb moisture. Times, Sunday Times A sheet of kitchen towel in a bagged salad will absorb moisture and the lettuce will be fresher for longer. The Sun Start using an antiperspirant containing 20 per cent aluminium chloride and try armpit sweat shields to absorb moisture. The Sun Cover with tea towel for a few minutes to absorb moisture. Times, Sunday Times They may not be able to absorb nutrients as well as they did. Times, Sunday Times Our skin loses its elasticity, the heart muscle deteriorates, guts don't absorb nutrients so well and muscles shrink. Times, Sunday Times The ability of our intestines to absorb nutrients from our food may be reduced. Smithsonian Mag This starves the tree by making it impossible to absorb nutrients. Times, Sunday Times They will help your body to absorb nutrients and make meals more satisfying. Times, Sunday Times They grow feathery appendages out the other end, to absorb oxygen. Christianity Today They'll absorb oxygen more effectively, which will make you feel fitter overall, without you putting in extra effort. The Sun They absorb oxygen and store it in their jelly. Smithsonian Negative ions in salty air are said to boost our ability to absorb oxygen and balance serotonin levels, which can calm mood. The Sun Exercise by a lake, river or the sea and increased negative ions in the atmosphere will help you absorb oxygen more quickly, leaving you energised. The Sun She made a special study of diatoms because they were quick to absorb pollutants. Times, Sunday Times Officials said that when fully grown the trees would absorb pollutants and serve as a physical barrier. Times, Sunday Times Carpets, like all soft furnishings, absorb pollutants. Times, Sunday Times In addition, a soil's chemistry also determines its corrosivity, stability, and ability to absorb pollutants and to filter water. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Wetlands store floodwaters, reduce erosion patterns, maintain stream flows, absorb pollutants and increase groundwater levels. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In addition, there are still concerns surrounding the potential side effects of chemical filters (which absorb radiation) versus mineral filters (which deflect it). Times, Sunday Times Spin has the ability to absorb radiation and use its power to disperse energy blasts and perform psychokinesis. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The workers will connect a ventilation system that should absorb radiation inside the building for the next 45 days, allowing them to start installation of the cooling system replacement. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The pills stop the body absorbing radiation. The Sun The platinum thus absorbs radiation having the spectral profile of water, and emits radiation having the spectral profile of platinum. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Some plants also moved their leaves to better absorb sunlight. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 No, not by stuffing them into the petrol tank - but by copying the clever way that they absorb sunlight and turn it into energy. Times, Sunday Times They absorb sunlight and carbon dioxide, which combine with water to produce the sugars needed by trees. Times, Sunday Times Solar panels in the recreation ground absorb sunlight during sunny days and convert the energy into electricity. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The mountain ridges, elongated from north to south, effectively absorb sunlight thereby increasing the temperature. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Standard gym etiquette applies, such as putting towels on machines to absorb sweat, and not hogging equipment. Times, Sunday Times Leave overnight and the litter will absorb sweat and odour. The Sun The plant was also put in shoes to absorb sweat. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Boots are normally worn with socks to prevent chafes and blisters, to absorb sweat, and to improve the foot's grip inside the boot. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These are usually used to absorb sweat, cushion the saddle, and protect the horse's back. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Airlines say that they have yet to decide whether they will absorb the cost. Times, Sunday Times The company had said that to absorb the cost it may raise prices. Times, Sunday Times To start with it's the rich buyers that can absorb the cost. Times, Sunday Times A retailer unwilling to absorb the cost of offering more convenient service times or to cut delivery charges can wait for his rival to make the first move. Times, Sunday Times We absorb that cost rather than passing it on to the customer, but in any case it's efficient for us since it helps to avoid delays. Times, Sunday Times It's supposed to absorb toxins and reduce bloating, but we'll stick to eating fruit and veggies rather than black powder, ta. The Sun Plants produce oxygen, absorb toxins and actually make you feel more relaxed. The Sun Some of the amoebae engulf bacteria and absorb toxins while circulating within the slug, and these amoebae eventually die. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Scientists have learned that certain types of plants absorb toxins from the soil without dying and can thus be used as a mechanism to reduce chemical ground pollution. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These absorb vibration and isolate the stud wall from the plasterboard, preventing the transmission of sound. Times, Sunday Times The flexible tires, absorb vibration and make for low maintenance and a quiet operation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The elasticity of the rubber absorbs vibration and flexes for alignment. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In addition, in order to absorb vibrations from passing trains the control room was elevated several feet higher than the normal station floor level. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Unlike a metal bed, it absorbs vibration to protect cargo. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 During the process, enzymes break down lactose so that it's more easily absorbed by the body. Times, Sunday Times The findings prompted calls for research into whether microplastics - particles less than 5mm long - are absorbed by the body, and their effects, which are yet to be studied in depth. Times, Sunday Times They are not metabolised but rather absorbed by the body and the degradation products are themselves nutrients (fats or micronutrients). Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Ground-cover plants absorb the nutrients into their leaves, storing them away and preventing them from being washed down the plughole. Times, Sunday Times They are supposed to be carbon-neutral in that the plants absorb as much carbon as the fuel releases. Times, Sunday Times The process mimics photosynthesis, in which green plants absorb carbon dioxide and water from the air. Times, Sunday Times When the pores are open, plants absorb the carbon dioxide they need but also lose water. Times, Sunday Times In the engineered plant, chloroform was converted into chloride ions and carbon dioxide, which plants absorb during photosynthesis. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 吸收 液体、气体等 Japanese: 吸収する |
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