
assimilation
词源
源自拉丁语 'assimilatio',由 'ad-'(向)和 'similis'(相似)组成,字面意思是'使相似'。14世纪通过法语进入英语。
noun
❶ 指个体或群体吸收并适应新文化、语言或环境的过程,常用于描述移民融入新社会的情况。
“The assimilation of immigrants into American society takes time.”
(移民融入美国社会需要时间。)
“Language classes help with the assimilation process.”
(语言课程有助于适应新环境的过程。)
❶ 生物学中指生物体将食物转化为自身组织或能量的过程,即营养吸收。
“Plant assimilation of nutrients occurs during photosynthesis.”
(植物通过光合作用吸收养分。)
“The assimilation of proteins is essential for muscle growth.”
(蛋白质的吸收对肌肉生长至关重要。)
常见短语
cultural assimilation — 指少数群体采纳主流文化特征的过程,可能涉及语言、价值观和生活方式的改变。
“Debates about cultural assimilation often center around identity preservation.”
(关于文化同化的辩论通常围绕身份认同的保持展开。)
assimilation process — 描述逐渐适应或吸收新事物的持续过程,强调其渐进特性。
“The assimilation process for new employees usually takes about six months.”
(新员工的适应过程通常需要六个月左右。)