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单词 immerse
释义

immerse

verb

im·​merse i-ˈmərs How to pronounce immerse (audio)
immersed; immersing

transitive verb

1
: to plunge into something that surrounds or covers
especially : to plunge or dip into a fluid
2
: engross, absorb
completely immersed in his work
3
: to baptize by immersion

Synonyms

  • absorb
  • bemuse
  • busy
  • catch up
  • engage
  • engross
  • enthrall
  • enthral
  • enwrap
  • fascinate
  • grip
  • interest
  • intrigue
  • involve
  • occupy
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Example Sentences

Immerse the fabric completely in the dye. She had immersed herself in writing short stories. He immersed himself in the culture of the island.
Recent Examples on the Web Wipe down the base with hot, soapy water, but take caution not to completely immerse the heating element in water, as this could cause damage, notes Klein. Melanie Rud, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2022 Reading it will immerse you in an alternate New Orleans filled with spellwork, and into the mind of a deeply empathetic writer who truly wants his readers to have a good time. The Week Staff, The Week, 15 Aug. 2022 In Tokyo, the philosophy behind listening bars can be somewhat dogmatic: visitors immerse themselves in the music in solitude, leaving little to no room for socializing. Roxana Becerril, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2022 Beyoncé's seventh studio album Renaissance has been the soundtrack to this past weekend, as fans immerse themselves in the superstar's grand foray into house music (and send the tracks to the top of the streaming charts). Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 July 2022 Gartner, a management consultancy, expects that by 2026, adults will have joined them—predicting that 25% of people will immerse in the metaverse, at least an hour a day, working, shopping, learning, socializing, and/or being entertained. Dr. Jason Wingard, Forbes, 15 July 2022 Guests can immerse themselves in Italian culture through experiences like cheese tasting, wine tours, truffle hunting, pasta making, and more while visiting nearby farms. Alyssa Jung, Good Housekeeping, 7 July 2022 Fans can further immerse themselves into the show’s world at IRL experiences around the world. Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 July 2022 Or plan a future outing and, meantime, immerse yourself in everything Bowl. Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin immersus, past participle of immergere, from in- + mergere to merge

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

immerse

verb

im·​merse i-ˈmərs How to pronounce immerse (audio)
immersed; immersing
1
: to plunge into something (as a fluid) that surrounds or covers
2
: to become completely involved with
She was immersed in a good book.

immerse

verb

1
as in to interest
to hold the attention of that documentary on human reproduction never fails to immerse an audience

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • interest
  • intrigue
  • fascinate
  • occupy
  • engross
  • involve
  • attract
  • engage
  • absorb
  • busy
  • enthral
  • distract
  • grip
  • enthrall
  • enchant
  • enwrap
  • bemuse
  • captivate
  • preoccupy
  • bewitch
  • mesmerize
  • hypnotize
  • obsess
  • catch up
  • beguile
  • catch one's eye
  • charm
  • allure
  • monopolize
  • hog

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • bore
  • weary
  • pall
  • tire
  • jade
2
as in to dip
to sink or push (something) briefly into or as if into a liquid tried to immerse the balloon in the water

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • dip
  • submerge
  • submerse
  • dunk
  • drown
  • duck
  • douse
  • soak
  • dowse
  • sop
  • wet
  • bathe
  • moisten
  • souse
  • steep
  • flood
  • drench
  • plunge
  • thrust
  • dive
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