🇬🇧🇨🇳 absorb - 吸收 : English Lesson

Meaning of "absorb" ("吸收"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

To absorb means to take in or soak up a substance, such as a liquid, heat, or light, through a surface or material. It can also refer to taking in information or experiences and fully understanding or being affected by them.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

My socks absorbed all the water from the puddle… and now my feet are crying.

I tried to absorb knowledge in math class, but my brain was on vacation.

I tried to absorb my teacher’s advice, but my ears were set to ‘mute.’

My T-shirt absorbed the ketchup spill so well that it became part of the design.

I absorbed so much sun at the beach that I now look like a tomato.

A small sponge sits near a red spill. A child cries and spills paint and water. The sponge will absorb the paint, absorb the water, absorb the dirt, and absorb the child’s small tears. It can absorb the bright red color too. The child watches, smiles, and hugs the sponge.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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