及物动词
1. 吸收（液体、气体等）
If something absorbs a liquid, gas, or other substance, it soaks it up or takes it in.
2. 吸收（光、热等能量）
If something absorbs light, heat, or another form of energy, it takes it in.
3. 合并；兼并；吸收并同化
If a group is absorbed into a larger group, it becomes part of the larger group.
4. 消减，缓冲（外力、震动等）
If something absorbs a force or shock, it reduces its effect.
5. 经受，承受（变革、影响等）；承担（费用等）
If a system or society absorbs changes, effects, or costs, it is able to deal with them.
6. 用掉，花掉（大量金钱）；占去（空间、时间）
If something absorbs something valuable such as money, space, or time, it uses up a great deal of it.
7. 理解，掌握（信息）
If you absorb information, you learn and understand it.
8. 吸引…的注意；使全神贯注
If something absorbs you, it interests you a great deal and takes up all your attention and energy.
1. cause to become one with
e.g. The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax
2. consume all of one's attention or time
e.g. Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely
3. devote (oneself) fully to
e.g. He immersed himself into his studies
Synonym: steepimmerseengulfplungeengrosssoak up
4. take up mentally
e.g. he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe
Synonym: assimilateingesttake in
5. assimilate or take in
e.g. The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society
6. take in, also metaphorically
e.g. The sponge absorbs water well
She drew strength from the minister's words
Synonym: suckimbibesoak upsop upsuck updrawtake intake up
7. become imbued
e.g. The liquids, light, and gases absorb
8. take up, as of debts or payments
e.g. absorb the costs for something
Synonym: take over
9. suck or take up or in
e.g. A black star absorbs all matter
Synonym: take in