absorb
gb /əbzˈɔɹb/ us /əbzˈɔɹb/
felszív, felvesz, feldolgoz, magába szív, elnyel, tompít, beolvaszt, bekebelez, magába olvaszt, belemerül, elmerül, leköt
Használati minta:
to absorb [liquid/gas]
The towel quickly absorbed the spilled juice.
A törölköző gyorsan felszívta a kiömlött gyümölcslevet.
Plants absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.
A növények fotoszintézis közben szén-dioxidot vesznek fel.
This sponge can absorb a lot of water.
The mask is designed to absorb harmful fumes.
Példák tanulóknak
The cloth absorbs water.
A szövet felszívja a vizet.
Plants absorb air and water.
A növények levegőt és vizet vesznek fel.
The wall absorbs heat from the sun.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may confuse 'absorb' with 'adsorb', which is a technical chemistry term meaning to collect particles on a surface, not soak into it.
Jelentés
Take in a liquid or gas
Szókapcsolatok
absorb water
| absorb moisture
| absorb oil
| absorb heat
Szinonimák
soak up (More informal and often used for liquids in everyday contexts.)
Antonimák
release (Means to let a liquid or gas out, opposite of taking it in.)
Témák
science
| daily life
| nature
| core_vocabulary
Definíció
To take in a liquid or gas, like a sponge takes in water.
To soak up or draw in a liquid or gas through physical or chemical action.
Használati minta:
to absorb [information/knowledge]
It took him a while to absorb all the details of the plan.
Időbe telt, mire fel tudta dolgozni a terv minden részletét.
She listened carefully, trying to absorb every word.
Figyelmesen hallgatta, és próbált minden szót magába szívni.
It can be hard to absorb so much information at once.
Példák tanulóknak
I need time to absorb this idea.
Időre van szükségem, hogy feldolgozzam ezt a gondolatot.
He reads books to absorb knowledge.
Könyveket olvas, hogy magába szívja a tudást.
She could not absorb the lesson.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may confuse this sense with 'memorize', which focuses on storing information rather than fully understanding it.
Jelentés
Fully understand information
Szókapcsolatok
absorb information
| absorb knowledge
| absorb details
Szinonimák
assimilate (More formal, often used in academic contexts for integrating new knowledge.)
Antonimák
ignore (To deliberately not pay attention to information, opposite of taking it in.)
Témák
education
| communication
| core_vocabulary
Definíció
To understand and remember new information or ideas.
To take in and mentally process new information, ideas, or experiences.
Használati minta:
to absorb [shock/noise/heat]
Good running shoes help absorb shock when you run.
A jó futócipők segítenek elnyelni az ütődést futás közben.
The walls are designed to absorb sound from outside.
A falakat úgy tervezték, hogy elnyeljék a kívülről jövő hangokat.
Dark colors absorb more heat from the sun.
Példák tanulóknak
The shoes absorb shock when I walk.
A cipő elnyeli az ütődést, amikor sétálok.
Curtains absorb noise from the street.
A függönyök elnyelik az utcáról jövő zajt.
Black clothes absorb heat.
Jelentés
Reduce impact or energy
Szókapcsolatok
absorb shock
| absorb sound
| absorb heat
Szinonimák
cushion (Focuses more on softening physical impact.)
Antonimák
reflect (To bounce energy like light or sound back instead of taking it in.)
Témák
science
| technology
| core_vocabulary
Definíció
To take in force, sound, or energy so it is weaker.
To take in and lessen the force of impact, sound, light, or other energy forms.
Használati minta:
to absorb [organization/group]
The larger company absorbed its smaller competitor.
A nagyobb vállalat beolvasztotta a kisebb versenytársát.
The empire absorbed many neighboring states.
A birodalom számos szomszédos államot magába olvasztott.
The new system will absorb all current user data.
Példák tanulóknak
The big shop absorbed the small shop.
A nagy bolt magába olvasztotta a kis boltot.
The country absorbed new land.
Az ország új területeket olvasztott magába.
The team absorbed new players.
Jelentés
Include into something larger
Szókapcsolatok
absorb costs
| absorb losses
| absorb a company
Szinonimák
integrate (Focuses on combining parts into a whole, sometimes keeping some individuality.)
Antonimák
separate (To keep things apart rather than combine them into one.)
Témák
business
| politics
| work
| core_vocabulary
Definíció
To make something part of a bigger thing so it is no longer separate.
To incorporate a smaller entity into a larger one, often ending its independent existence.
Használati minta:
to be absorbed in [something]
She was so absorbed in her book she didn’t hear the phone ring.
Annyira elmerült a könyvében, hogy nem hallotta, amikor csörgött a telefon.
He became absorbed in solving the puzzle.
Teljesen belemerült a rejtvény megoldásába.
The movie completely absorbed the audience.
Példák tanulóknak
She is absorbed in her book.
Elmerült a könyvében.
He is absorbed in his game.
Teljesen belemerült a játékába.
I am absorbed in my work.
Jelentés
Hold attention completely
Szókapcsolatok
absorbed in thought
| absorbed in work
Szinonimák
engross (Slightly more formal; strong focus on deep involvement.)
Antonimák
distract (To take attention away from something rather than focus on it.)
Témák
emotions
| daily life
| communication
| core_vocabulary
Definíció
To take all of someone's attention so they think only about that thing.
To fully engage someone's mind and attention so they are unaware of other things.
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
absorb
IPA
Szótagolás és hangsúly
ab - sorb (2 szótag)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sorb)
Szóalakok
Verb
Base:
absorb
3rd Person Singular:
absorbs
Present Participle:
absorbing
Past:
absorbed
Szócsalád
Forms
absorbs
verb
absorbing
verb
absorbed
verb
Related words
absorber
noun
absorbable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
nonabsorbent
adjective
Advanced or less common
absorbency
noun
Kifejezések
absorb information
1
/əbzˈɔɹb ˌɪnfɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Take in and understand facts
To learn and understand new facts or ideas well.
Példák
It’s easier to absorb information when you are interested in the topic.
Students need time to absorb information before exams.
absorb the cost
1
/əbzˈɔɹb ðə kˈɔst/
fixed phrase
Pay expense yourself
To pay for something yourself instead of making someone else pay for it.
Példák
The company decided to absorb the cost of repairs for all customers.
We will absorb the cost so you don’t have to pay extra.
be absorbed in
1
/bˈi əbzˈɔɹbd ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
Fully focused on something
To give all your attention to one thing and not notice anything else.
Példák
He was completely absorbed in his painting and didn’t notice me enter.
She is often absorbed in thought for hours.