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单词 immersion
释义

immersion

noun

im·​mer·​sion i-ˈmər-zhən How to pronounce immersion (audio)
-shən
: the act of immersing or the state of being immersed: such as
a
: absorbing involvement
immersion in politics
b
: instruction based on extensive exposure to surroundings or conditions that are native or pertinent to the object of study
especially : foreign language instruction in which only the language being taught is used
learned French through immersion
c
: baptism by complete submersion of the person in water

Synonyms

  • absorption
  • attention
  • concentration
  • engrossment
  • enthrallment
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Example Sentences

We were surprised by his complete immersion in the culture of the island. He learned French through immersion. I'm taking an immersion course in German.
Recent Examples on the Web These large pieces were praised for creating in the viewer an almost terrifying sense of immersion—and an inescapable confrontation with mortality. Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022 The nearly narcotic experience of immersion in the book’s sensory and emotional world is achieved in part through Holleran’s narrative sleight of hand. Alan Hollinghurst, The New York Review of Books, 3 Aug. 2022 This love of imaginative immersion has helped make Mr. Cao one of the most admired housebuilders for children in his native China, though only a handful of his many novels and picture books have appeared in the United States. Meghan Cox Gurdon, WSJ, 8 July 2022 The wails of sirens, pops of gunfire, and thrums of electronic music in Cyberpunk 2077's Night City all melt together into a sonic tapestry to pull you into the game with an unparalleled level of immersion. Jaina Grey, Wired, 26 June 2022 Besides the scenery, guests will enjoy moments of cultural immersion throughout Nepal. James Reginato, Town & Country, 23 June 2022 Elsewhere, Egan’s relentless genre bending threatens the narrative immersion that is her greatest strength. Lauren Oyler, Harper’s Magazine , 16 Mar. 2022 Although regular breaks from VR are always recommended, Sony's engineers added another feature to PSVR2 to help stop the immersion being broken during longer sessions, especially if your body is quite active. Matthew Humphries, PCMAG, 22 Feb. 2022 Soul Museum tells the story of how the music began, and a trip to Elvis Presley's Graceland, Sun Studio, and Beale Street will continue the immersion in music history. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 14 Feb. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

immersion

noun

as in concentration
a focusing of the mind on something a program of complete immersion in the language is the only way you're going to learn it

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • concentration
  • attention
  • absorption
  • engrossment
  • enthrallment
  • obsession
  • application
  • awareness
  • fixation
  • consciousness
  • preoccupation
  • meditation
  • consideration
  • contemplation
  • intentness
  • alertness
  • rumination
  • raptness
  • regard
  • musing
  • pondering
  • heedfulness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • withdrawal
  • absence
  • abstraction
  • inattention
  • detachment
  • unconsciousness
  • distraction
  • remoteness
  • indifference
  • unawareness
  • disinterest
  • obliviousness
  • mindlessness
  • confusion
  • bewilderment
  • unconcern
  • abstractedness
  • absentmindedness
  • bemusement
  • befuddlement
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