| 单词 | engross |
| 释义 | engross —engrossedly /en groh"sid lee, -grohst"-/, adv. —engrosser, n. /en grohs"/, v.t. 1. to occupy completely, as the mind or attention; absorb: Their discussion engrossed his attention. She is engrossed in her work. 2. to write or copy in a clear, attractive, large script or in a formal manner, as a public document or record: to engross a deed. 3. to acquire the whole of (a commodity), in order to control the market; monopolize. [1275-1325; ME engros(s)en to gather in large quantities, draft (a will, etc.) in final form < AF engrosser, partly < ML ingrossare to thicken, write large and thick (L in- IN-2 + gross(us) thick + -are inf. suffix); partly < AF, MF en gros in quantity, wholesale < L in + grossus; see GROSS] Syn. 1. involve, immerse, engage. |
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