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per·me·ate /ˈpɜːmɪeɪt/ vt. | vi.
❶ vt.
1. 漫遍，遍布；充满
A lovely smell permeated the room. 室内弥漫着宜人的香气。
Cynicism permeated his report (或 His report was permeated with cynicism). 他的报告通篇都是愤世嫉俗的挖苦。
The sense of urgency permeated their thought. 他们心中充满了紧迫感。
History permeates this ancient conference room. 这间古老的会议室洋溢着历史气息。
Bribery and corruption permeated the government. 政府内贿赂盛行，腐败成风。
2. 渗入，渗透；透过
Damp and mould can easily permeate the wood. 潮湿和霉菌很容易侵入这种木材。
The liquid will not permeate the membrane. 液体透不过薄膜。
3. 影响，感染
be permeated with a good deal of Chinese culture 深受中国文化的熏陶
permeate sb. with an ethic 向某人灌输一种伦理思想
❷ vi.
1. 散布；弥漫
The new ideas have gradually permeated through (或 among) the people. 新思想已逐渐深入民心。
The smell of cooking permeated through the house. 烹饪的气味弥漫于整幢房子。
2. 渗透
The water has permeated through (或 into) the soil. 水渗透了泥土。
[< L permeāre < PER-+ meāre to pass] |