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吸取
xī qǔ
Meaning
- to absorb
- to draw (a lesson, insight etc)
Definition
吸收，获取（通常指抽象的事物，如经验、教训、知识等）。
To absorb or draw in (usually abstract things like experience, lessons, knowledge, etc.).
Usage
常用于表示从某种来源中获取有益的东西，如吸取教训、吸取经验、吸取养分等。
Often used to indicate obtaining beneficial things from a source, such as drawing lessons, gaining experience, absorbing nutrients.
Examples
- 1 我们要从失败中吸取教训。 (We must draw lessons from failure.)
- 2 这种植物能从土壤中吸取水分。 (This plant can absorb water from the soil.)
- 3 他善于吸取他人的优点。 (He is good at learning from others' strengths.)
- 4 通过阅读，我们可以吸取丰富的知识。 (Through reading, we can absorb a wealth of knowledge.)
- 5 公司需要吸取先进的管理经验。 (The company needs to absorb advanced management experience.)
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