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immerse

UK //ɪˈmɜːs//US //ɪˈmɜːrs//

词源

源自拉丁语 'immersus',是 'immergere' 的过去分词,由 'in-'(进入)和 'mergere'(浸入)组成。

verb

❶ 将某物完全浸入液体中,使其被液体覆盖或包围。

“She immersed the vegetables in boiling water to blanch them.”

(她把蔬菜浸入沸水中焯烫。)

“The scientist immersed the sample in a chemical solution.”

(科学家将样本浸入化学溶液中。)

❶ 使某人完全专注于某事,使其全神贯注或深陷其中。

“She immersed herself in studying for the final exams.”

(她全身心投入期末考试的学习中。)

“He immersed himself in the local culture during his travels.”

(他在旅行中完全沉浸在当地文化中。)

同义词:submerge, dip, plunge, absorb, engross

常见短语

immerse oneself in — 全身心投入某事,专注于某项活动或体验。

“She immersed herself in learning the piano.”

(她全身心投入学习钢琴。)