as·sim·i·la·tion /əˌsɪmɪˈleɪʃən/ n. 1. (食物等的)吸收 Technological advancement depends on the rapid assimilation of new ideas. 技术的进步有赖于迅速吸收新思想。 2. 【生理】同化作用 3. (民族或语音的)同化 The “d” in “grandpa” has been lost by assimilation to “p”. “grandpa” 中的“d”因受“p”的同化而不发音。