1. | [t] ~ sth 透彻理解;消化;吸收to fully understand an idea or some information so that you are able to use it yourself |
The committee will need time to assimilate this report. 委员会需要时间来吃透这个报告。 |
2. | [i][t] (使)同化,融入to become, or allow sb to become, a part of a country or community rather than remaining in a separate group |
New arrivals find it hard to assimilate. 新来者感到难以融入当地社会。 | |
Immigrants have been successfully assimilated into the community. 外来移民顺利地融入当地社会。 |
3. | [t][oftpass] ~ sth into/to sth 使吸收,使接受(想法、态度等)to make an idea, a person's attitude, etc. fit into sth or be acceptable |
These changes were gradually assimilated into everyday life. 这些改变逐渐渗进了日常生活。 |