permeateper•me•ate /'pɜːmɪeɪt/

vi [常接副词或介词]

1. 渗透

• The water permeated into the dry soil. 水渗进了干涸的土壤。

2. 普及；弥漫，遍布

• New ways of thinking are permeating among the students. 新的思维方式正在学生中间传播开来。

• new ideas that have permeated among the people 已深入民心的新观念

vt

1. 渗透于，透过

• Water will easily permeate a cotton dress. 水很容易渗透过棉布衣服。

2. 弥漫，散布；充满

• An atmosphere of friendship permeated the banquet. 宴会洋溢着友好的气氛。

• The sense of urgency permeated their thought. 他们心中充满了紧迫感。

3. 影响，感染

• be permeated with a good deal of Chinese culture 深受中国文化的影响

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