absorb
gb/əbzˈɔɹb/ us/əbzˈɔɹb/
A2
Англійська
~ 3000
felszív, felvesz, feldolgoz, magába szív, elnyel, tompít, beolvaszt, bekebelez, magába olvaszt, belemerül, elmerül, leköt
ДІЄСЛОВО
A2
1
Модель уживання:
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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse 'absorb' with 'adsorb', which is a technical chemistry term meaning to collect particles on a surface, not soak into it.
Значення
Take in a liquid or gas
Словосполучення
absorb water
|absorb moisture
|absorb oil
|absorb heat
Синоніми
soak up (More informal and often used for liquids in everyday contexts.)
Антоніми
release (Means to let a liquid or gas out, opposite of taking it in.)
Теми
science
|daily life
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
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.
ДІЄСЛОВО
B1
2
feldolgoz
B1
magába szív
B2
Модель уживання:
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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse this sense with 'memorize', which focuses on storing information rather than fully understanding it.
Значення
Fully understand information
Словосполучення
absorb information
|absorb knowledge
|absorb details
Синоніми
assimilate (More formal, often used in academic contexts for integrating new knowledge.)
Антоніми
ignore (To deliberately not pay attention to information, opposite of taking it in.)
Теми
education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
To understand and remember new information or ideas.
To take in and mentally process new information, ideas, or experiences.
ДІЄСЛОВО
B1
3
Модель уживання:
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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Значення
Reduce impact or energy
Словосполучення
absorb shock
|absorb sound
|absorb heat
Синоніми
cushion (Focuses more on softening physical impact.)
Антоніми
reflect (To bounce energy like light or sound back instead of taking it in.)
Теми
science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
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.
ДІЄСЛОВО
B2
4
Модель уживання:
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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Значення
Include into something larger
Словосполучення
absorb costs
|absorb losses
|absorb a company
Синоніми
integrate (Focuses on combining parts into a whole, sometimes keeping some individuality.)
Антоніми
separate (To keep things apart rather than combine them into one.)
Теми
business
|politics
|work
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
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.
ДІЄСЛОВО
B1
5
Модель уживання:
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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Значення
Hold attention completely
Словосполучення
absorbed in thought
|absorbed in work
Синоніми
engross (Slightly more formal; strong focus on deep involvement.)
Антоніми
distract (To take attention away from something rather than focus on it.)
Теми
emotions
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
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.
Граматика
Словникова форма
absorb
IPA
GB/əbzˈɔɹb/
US/əbzˈɔɹb/
Склади й наголос
ab - sorb (2 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sorb)
Форми слова
Verb
- Base: absorb
- 3rd Person Singular: absorbs
- Present Participle: absorbing
- Past: absorbed
Споріднені 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
Вирази
absorb information
1/əbzˈɔɹb ˌɪnfɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Take in and understand facts
To learn and understand new facts or ideas well.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- He was completely absorbed in his painting and didn’t notice me enter.
- She is often absorbed in thought for hours.