porous
US /ˈpɔːr.əs/
UK /ˈpɔː.rəs/
形容词
1.
多孔的, 有渗透性的
having minute holes or gaps through which liquid or air may pass
示例:
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The rock was so porous that water seeped through it easily.
这块岩石非常多孔，水很容易渗过。
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The new material is highly porous, making it ideal for filters.
这种新材料高度多孔，非常适合做过滤器。
2.
有漏洞的, 不严密的
not able to retain information or secrecy easily
示例:
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His memory was so porous that he forgot names almost immediately.
他的记忆力如此差，几乎立刻就忘记了名字。
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The security system was porous, allowing unauthorized access.
安全系统漏洞百出，允许未经授权的访问。