absorb
gb/əbzˈɔɹb/ us/əbzˈɔɹb/
A2
英語
~ 3000
語義
0件の語義
動詞
A2
action
1
Take in a liquid or gas
To take in a liquid or gas, like a sponge takes in water.
用法パターン：
to absorb [liquid/gas]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'absorb' with 'adsorb', which is a technical chemistry term meaning to collect particles on a surface, not soak into it.
類義語
soak up (More informal and often used for liquids in everyday contexts.)
対義語
release (Means to let a liquid or gas out, opposite of taking it in.)
コロケーション
absorb water
|absorb moisture
|absorb oil
|absorb heat
テーマ
science
|daily life
|nature
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The towel quickly absorbed the spilled juice.
- Plants absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.
- This sponge can absorb a lot of water.
- The mask is designed to absorb harmful fumes.
学習者向け例文
- The cloth absorbs water.
- Plants absorb air and water.
- A sponge absorbs milk.
- The wall absorbs heat from the sun.
動詞
B1
action
2
Fully understand information
To understand and remember new information or ideas.
用法パターン：
to absorb [information/knowledge]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this sense with 'memorize', which focuses on storing information rather than fully understanding it.
類義語
assimilate (More formal, often used in academic contexts for integrating new knowledge.)
対義語
ignore (To deliberately not pay attention to information, opposite of taking it in.)
コロケーション
absorb information
|absorb knowledge
|absorb details
テーマ
education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- It took him a while to absorb all the details of the plan.
- She listened carefully, trying to absorb every word.
- It can be hard to absorb so much information at once.
学習者向け例文
- I need time to absorb this idea.
- He reads books to absorb knowledge.
- She could not absorb the lesson.
動詞
B1
action
3
Reduce impact or energy
To take in force, sound, or energy so it is weaker.
用法パターン：
to absorb [shock/noise/heat]
類義語
cushion (Focuses more on softening physical impact.)
対義語
reflect (To bounce energy like light or sound back instead of taking it in.)
コロケーション
absorb shock
|absorb sound
|absorb heat
テーマ
science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Good running shoes help absorb shock when you run.
- The walls are designed to absorb sound from outside.
- Dark colors absorb more heat from the sun.
学習者向け例文
- The shoes absorb shock when I walk.
- Curtains absorb noise from the street.
- Black clothes absorb heat.
動詞
B2
action
4
Include into something larger
To make something part of a bigger thing so it is no longer separate.
用法パターン：
to absorb [organization/group]
類義語
integrate (Focuses on combining parts into a whole, sometimes keeping some individuality.)
対義語
separate (To keep things apart rather than combine them into one.)
コロケーション
absorb costs
|absorb losses
|absorb a company
テーマ
business
|politics
|work
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The larger company absorbed its smaller competitor.
- The empire absorbed many neighboring states.
- The new system will absorb all current user data.
学習者向け例文
- The big shop absorbed the small shop.
- The country absorbed new land.
- The team absorbed new players.
動詞
B1
action
5
Hold attention completely
To take all of someone's attention so they think only about that thing.
用法パターン：
to be absorbed in [something]
類義語
engross (Slightly more formal; strong focus on deep involvement.)
対義語
distract (To take attention away from something rather than focus on it.)
コロケーション
absorbed in thought
|absorbed in work
テーマ
emotions
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- She was so absorbed in her book she didn’t hear the phone ring.
- He became absorbed in solving the puzzle.
- The movie completely absorbed the audience.
学習者向け例文
- She is absorbed in her book.
- He is absorbed in his game.
- I am absorbed in my work.
文法
辞書形
absorb
IPA
GB/əbzˈɔɹb/
US/əbzˈɔɹb/
音節・強勢
ab - sorb （2音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (sorb)
活用形
Verb
- Base: absorb
- 3rd Person Singular: absorbs
- Present Participle: absorbing
- Past: absorbed
関連語
Forms
absorbs
verb
absorbing
verb
absorbed
verb
Core family
absorption
noun B2
absorbent
adjective
Related words
absorber
noun
absorbable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
nonabsorbent
adjective
Advanced or less common
absorbency
noun
表現
absorb information
1/əbzˈɔɹb ˌɪnfɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Take in and understand facts
To learn and understand new facts or ideas well.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- He was completely absorbed in his painting and didn’t notice me enter.
- She is often absorbed in thought for hours.