/əˌsɪmɪˈleɪʃən/ n.1.(integration)+of immigrants, community同化；融入
They promote assimilation of minority ethnic groups into the culture.他们推动少数民族融入这里的文化。
Assimilation for them was impossible.对他们来说, 同化是不可能的。
2.(learning)+of ideas, facts学习；理解；消化
the rapid assimilation of new techniques in industry工业对新技术的迅速消化
3.【生理】(absorption)+of food吸收
Drink slowly to allow for better assimilation.喝得慢些, 以便更好地吸收。
4.(similarity)相似；变得相似
5.【言语】+of consonant同化过程