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absorption

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++ab·sorp·tion /əbˈsɔːpʃən, -ˈzɔːp- $ -ɔːr-/ noun [uncountable]  1 TAKE something FROM SOMEWHEREa process in which something takes in liquid, gas, or heat 〔对液体、气体或热的〕吸收absorption of the body’s absorption of iron 身体对铁质的吸收2 JOIN AN ORGANIZATIONa process in which people or things become part of something larger 并入,吸纳;同化absorption of the absorption of Soviet immigrants into Israel 苏联移民在以色列的融入3 INTERESTEDwhen you are very interested in something 专注absorption with/in I don’t understand James’ absorption with military history. 我不明白詹姆斯为何对军事史那么着迷。
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absorptionFiver, as he listened, had shown a mixture of intense absorption and incredulous horror.Special noise absorption materials are even mixed with road asphalt and coat electric power lines here.the body's absorption of ironWhat if some one could undergo that absorption with a cool ... dare I say it? ... scientific rationale.And we do know that for some gravitational reason we've yet to fathom, the absorption effect is nullified below ground-level.Israel asked for a loan to help with the absorption of Soviet immigrants.absorption with/inInvitro studies have shown impairment of bile acid absorption in the ileal mucosa of patients with cystic fibrosis.This must be rectified because a higher phosphorus level will interfere with calcium absorption in the horse's gut creating further problems.The Darkfall absorption in that Leeds factory didn't turn him completely insane like the others.Following absorption in the intestinal tract, potassium is partially filtered from the plasma by the kidneys.This suggests a discrepancy in absorption in both the large and small bowel.I did notice that Eva's absorption in the particulars of Dad's life had waned.What if some one could undergo that absorption with a cool ... dare I say it? ... scientific rationale.Total absorption in his passion could submerge him far below the surface of mere time.
From Longman Business Dictionaryabsorptionab‧sorp‧tion /əbˈsɔːpʃən, -ˈzɔːp--ɔːr-/ noun [uncountable] when a larger organization takes control of a smaller oneThe chain’s absorption by its rival will lead to the loss of over 1,000 jobs.
ab·sorp·tion nounChineseSyllable
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absorption
absorption /əbˈsɔːpʃən, -ˈzɔːp- $ -ɔːr-/ noun [uncountable]
1. a process in which something takes in liquid, gas, or heat
    absorption of
    the body’s absorption of iron
2. a process in which people or things become part of something larger
    absorption of
    the absorption of Soviet immigrants into Israel
3. when you are very interested in something
    absorption with/in
    I don’t understand James’ absorption with military history.


ab·sorp·tionBrE /əbˈzɔːpʃn/ 🔊NAmE /əbˈzɔːrpʃn/ 🔊BrE /əbˈsɔːpʃn/ 🔊NAmE /əbˈsɔːrpʃn/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] the process of a liquid, gas or other substance being taken in (液体、气体等的)吸收Vitamin D is necessary to aid the absorption of calcium from food. 从食物中吸取钙需靠维生素 D 的帮助。🔊🔊the process of a smaller group, country, etc. becoming part of a larger group or country 并入;同化the absorption of immigrants into the host country移民融入移民国~ (in sth) the fact of sb being very interested in sth so that it takes all their attention 专心致志;全神贯注;着迷His work suffered because of his total absorption in sport. 他痴迷于体育运动而影响了工作。🔊🔊