permeate
US /ˈpɝː.mi.eɪt/
UK /ˈpɜː.mi.eɪt/
動詞
1.
滲透, 瀰漫, 遍及
to spread throughout (something); pervade
範例:
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The smell of freshly baked bread permeated the entire house.
新鮮出爐的麵包香味瀰漫了整個房子。
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His influence has permeated every aspect of the organization.
他的影響力已經滲透到組織的各個方面。
2.
滲透, 穿透
to pass through (a substance) without causing damage or displacement
範例:
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Water can easily permeate porous materials.
水可以輕易地滲透多孔材料。
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The gas began to permeate the sealed chamber.
氣體開始滲透密封的房間。