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permeate

英  [ˈpɜːmieɪt]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词

  • permeates , permeating , permeated

    1. [T 及物动词] （思想、情感或态度）全面影响

    If an idea, feeling, or attitude permeates a system or permeates society, it affects every part of it or is present throughout it.

    双语例句

    例：

    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。

    例：

    An obvious change of attitude at the top will permeate through the system.

    最高层态度的明显变化将会影响整个系统。

    2. [T 及物动词] 弥漫

    If something permeates a place, it spreads throughout it.

    双语例句

    例：

    The smell of roast beef permeated the air.

    空气中弥漫着烤牛肉的味道。

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