新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

permeate

英  [ˈpɜːmieɪt]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • permeates , permeating , permeated

    1[T 及物动词] (思想、情感或态度)全面影响

    If an idea, feeling, or attitude permeates a system or permeates society, it affects every part of it or is present throughout it.

    双语例句

    例:

    Bias against women permeates every level of the judicial system.

    对妇女的偏见全面影响司法体系的各个层面。

    例:

    An obvious change of attitude at the top will permeate through the system.

    最高层态度的明显变化将会影响整个系统。

    2[T 及物动词] 弥漫

    If something permeates a place, it spreads throughout it.

    双语例句

    例:

    The smell of roast beef permeated the air.

    空气中弥漫着烤牛肉的味道。

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