absorb
gb/əbzˈɔɹb/ us/əbzˈɔɹb/
A2
Английский
~ 3000
felszív, felvesz, feldolgoz, magába szív, elnyel, tompít, beolvaszt, bekebelez, magába olvaszt, belemerül, elmerül, leköt
ГЛАГОЛ
A2
1
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
The cloth absorbs water.
A szövet felszívja a vizet.
Plants absorb air and water.
A növények levegőt és vizet vesznek fel.
A sponge absorbs milk.
The wall absorbs heat from the sun.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'absorb' with 'adsorb', which is a technical chemistry term meaning to collect particles on a surface, not soak into it.
Значение
Take in a liquid or gas
Коллокации
absorb water
|absorb moisture
|absorb oil
|absorb heat
Синонимы
soak up (More informal and often used for liquids in everyday contexts.)
Антонимы
release (Means to let a liquid or gas out, opposite of taking it in.)
Темы
science
|daily life
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Определение
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.
ГЛАГОЛ
B1
2
feldolgoz
B1
magába szív
B2
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse this sense with 'memorize', which focuses on storing information rather than fully understanding it.
Значение
Fully understand information
Коллокации
absorb information
|absorb knowledge
|absorb details
Синонимы
assimilate (More formal, often used in academic contexts for integrating new knowledge.)
Антонимы
ignore (To deliberately not pay attention to information, opposite of taking it in.)
Темы
education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Определение
To understand and remember new information or ideas.
To take in and mentally process new information, ideas, or experiences.
ГЛАГОЛ
B1
3
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Значение
Reduce impact or energy
Коллокации
absorb shock
|absorb sound
|absorb heat
Синонимы
cushion (Focuses more on softening physical impact.)
Антонимы
reflect (To bounce energy like light or sound back instead of taking it in.)
Темы
science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Определение
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.
ГЛАГОЛ
B2
4
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Значение
Include into something larger
Коллокации
absorb costs
|absorb losses
|absorb a company
Синонимы
integrate (Focuses on combining parts into a whole, sometimes keeping some individuality.)
Антонимы
separate (To keep things apart rather than combine them into one.)
Темы
business
|politics
|work
|core_vocabulary
Определение
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.
ГЛАГОЛ
B1
5
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Значение
Hold attention completely
Коллокации
absorbed in thought
|absorbed in work
Синонимы
engross (Slightly more formal; strong focus on deep involvement.)
Антонимы
distract (To take attention away from something rather than focus on it.)
Темы
emotions
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Определение
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.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
absorb
IPA
GB/əbzˈɔɹb/
US/əbzˈɔɹb/
Слоги и ударение
ab - sorb (2 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sorb)
Формы слова
Verb
- Base: absorb
- 3rd Person Singular: absorbs
- Present Participle: absorbing
- Past: absorbed
Родственные слова
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
Выражения
absorb information
1/əbzˈɔɹb ˌɪnfɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Take in and understand facts
To learn and understand new facts or ideas well.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- He was completely absorbed in his painting and didn’t notice me enter.
- She is often absorbed in thought for hours.