吸[xī]

动

1. inhale; breathe in; draw

♦ ~进新鲜空气 inhale fresh air

♦ 深深~一口气 draw a deep breath

2. suck (liquids)

♦ ~奶 suck milk; nurse

♦ 蚊子~人血。 Mosquitoes suck human blood.

3. absorb; suck up

♦ 用粉笔把墨水~干 blot ink with a piece of chalk

♦ 海绵~水。 A sponge absorbs water.

4. attract; draw to oneself

♦ 磁石~铁。 A magnet attracts iron.