permeate
柯林斯词典
1. V-T If an idea, feeling, or attitude permeates a system or permeates society, it affects every part of it or is present throughout it. (思想、情感或态度) 全面影响
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。
2. V-T If something permeates a place, it spreads throughout it. 弥漫
The smell of roast beef permeated the air. 烤牛肉的气味弥漫在空气中。
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permeate /ˈpɜːmɪˌeɪt/ (permeating,permeated,permeates)
剑桥词典
- to spread through something and be present in every part of it
渗透；弥漫；遍布；充满
Dissatisfaction with the government seems to have permeated every section of society . 社会的每一个角落似乎都弥漫着对政府的不满。
A foul smell of stale beer permeated the whole building . 整座楼都散发着变质啤酒的臭味。
The table has a plastic coating which prevents liquids from permeating into the wood beneath. 桌子上铺了一层塑料，防止液体渗到下面的木头里去。 返回 permeate