及物动词
1. fill, as with a certain quality
e.g. The heavy traffic tinctures the air with carbon monoxide
Synonym: impregnateinfusetincture
2. teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
e.g. inculcate values into the young generation
3. produce or try to produce a vivid impression of
e.g. Mother tried to ingrain respect for our elders in us
4. enter drop by drop
e.g. instill medication into my eye
Synonym: instil
5. impart gradually
e.g. Her presence instilled faith into the children
transfuse love of music into the students
Synonym: transfuse