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instilling

UK //ɪnˈstɪlɪŋ//US //ɪnˈstɪlɪŋ//

词源

源自拉丁语 'instillare',意为'滴入',由 'in-'(进入)和 'stillare'(滴落)组成。

verb

❶ 逐渐灌输,指通过持续的努力或重复使某种思想、品质或习惯被某人接受或形成。

“Parents play a crucial role in instilling good values in their children.”

(父母在向孩子灌输良好价值观方面起着关键作用。)

“The teacher is instilling a love of reading in her students.”

(这位老师正在培养学生对阅读的热爱。)

同义词:inculcating, implanting, imbuing

常见短语

instilling fear — 灌输恐惧,指通过言语或行为使他人产生恐惧感。

“The dictator's speeches were aimed at instilling fear in the population.”

(独裁者的演讲旨在向民众灌输恐惧。)

instilling hope — 灌输希望,指通过鼓励或正面影响使他人产生希望感。

“The doctor's words were effective in instilling hope in the patient.”

(医生的话有效地给病人带来了希望。)