吸收

xī shōu

HSK 5

Meaning

to absorb
to assimilate
to ingest
to recruit

Definition

物体把外界的某些物质或能量吸入内部并转化为自身一部分的过程。

The process by which an object takes in external substances or energy and incorporates them into itself.

Usage

可用于具体物质的吸收（如液体、气体），也可用于抽象概念（如知识、经验、人才等）的接纳和融合。

Can be used for the absorption of concrete substances (e.g., liquids, gases) as well as the acceptance and integration of abstract concepts (e.g., knowledge, experience, talent).

Examples

1 植物通过根部吸收水分和矿物质。 (Plants absorb water and minerals through their roots.)
2 海绵能够吸收大量的液体。 (Sponges can absorb a large amount of liquid.)
3 他善于吸收新知识，进步很快。 (He is good at absorbing new knowledge and makes rapid progress.)
4 公司需要吸收更多的优秀人才。 (The company needs to absorb more excellent talents.)
5 皮肤可以吸收护肤品中的营养成分。 (The skin can absorb the nutrients in skincare products.)

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