| 单词 | ingrained |
| 释义 | ingrained (once / 6034 pages) adj Use the adjective ingrained to describe the strong beliefs of someone who has thought that way for a very long time, such as the ingrained patriotism of a 20-year military veteran. Ingrained comes from the word grain, which in late Middle English referred to a certain kind of dye. This type of dye was indelible — unable to be removed — much like ingrained beliefs that are so firmly fixed that they'll never change. WORD FAMILYingrained: ingrainedly+/ingrain: ingrained, ingraining, ingrains USAGE EXAMPLESAnd in the process, press upon ingrained religious and physical boundaries. Salon(Dec 28, 2016) Their attractive and distinctive playing style – “The Swansea Way” – was deeply ingrained and integral to their success. The Guardian(Dec 28, 2016) “Swim together or sink together,” he said, “is ingrained in their DNA.” New York Times(Dec 27, 2016) adj (used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held ingrained habits of a lifetime Syn deep-rooted, deep-seated, implanted, planted constituted, established brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established |
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