absorb
gb/əbzˈɔɹb/ us/əbzˈɔɹb/
A2
英语
~ 3000
义项
0 个义项
动词
A2
action
1
Take in a liquid or gas
To take in a liquid or gas, like a sponge takes in water.
用法模式：
to absorb [liquid/gas]
常见错误：
Learners may confuse 'absorb' with 'adsorb', which is a technical chemistry term meaning to collect particles on a surface, not soak into it.
近义词
soak up (More informal and often used for liquids in everyday contexts.)
反义词
release (Means to let a liquid or gas out, opposite of taking it in.)
搭配
absorb water
|absorb moisture
|absorb oil
|absorb heat
主题
science
|daily life
|nature
|core_vocabulary
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- The cloth absorbs water.
- Plants absorb air and water.
- A sponge absorbs milk.
- The wall absorbs heat from the sun.
动词
B1
action
2
Fully understand information
To understand and remember new information or ideas.
用法模式：
to absorb [information/knowledge]
常见错误：
Learners may confuse this sense with 'memorize', which focuses on storing information rather than fully understanding it.
近义词
assimilate (More formal, often used in academic contexts for integrating new knowledge.)
反义词
ignore (To deliberately not pay attention to information, opposite of taking it in.)
搭配
absorb information
|absorb knowledge
|absorb details
主题
education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- I need time to absorb this idea.
- He reads books to absorb knowledge.
- She could not absorb the lesson.
动词
B1
action
3
Reduce impact or energy
To take in force, sound, or energy so it is weaker.
用法模式：
to absorb [shock/noise/heat]
近义词
cushion (Focuses more on softening physical impact.)
反义词
reflect (To bounce energy like light or sound back instead of taking it in.)
搭配
absorb shock
|absorb sound
|absorb heat
主题
science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- The shoes absorb shock when I walk.
- Curtains absorb noise from the street.
- Black clothes absorb heat.
动词
B2
action
4
Include into something larger
To make something part of a bigger thing so it is no longer separate.
用法模式：
to absorb [organization/group]
近义词
integrate (Focuses on combining parts into a whole, sometimes keeping some individuality.)
反义词
separate (To keep things apart rather than combine them into one.)
搭配
absorb costs
|absorb losses
|absorb a company
主题
business
|politics
|work
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The larger company absorbed its smaller competitor.
- The empire absorbed many neighboring states.
- The new system will absorb all current user data.
学习者例句
- The big shop absorbed the small shop.
- The country absorbed new land.
- The team absorbed new players.
动词
B1
action
5
Hold attention completely
To take all of someone's attention so they think only about that thing.
用法模式：
to be absorbed in [something]
近义词
engross (Slightly more formal; strong focus on deep involvement.)
反义词
distract (To take attention away from something rather than focus on it.)
搭配
absorbed in thought
|absorbed in work
主题
emotions
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- She is absorbed in her book.
- He is absorbed in his game.
- I am absorbed in my work.
语法
词典原形
absorb
IPA
GB/əbzˈɔɹb/
US/əbzˈɔɹb/
音节与重音
ab - sorb （2 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (sorb)
词形变化
Verb
- Base: absorb
- 3rd Person Singular: absorbs
- Present Participle: absorbing
- Past: absorbed
词族
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
相关表达
absorb information
1/əbzˈɔɹb ˌɪnfɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Take in and understand facts
To learn and understand new facts or ideas well.
例句
- 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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- He was completely absorbed in his painting and didn’t notice me enter.
- She is often absorbed in thought for hours.