absorb to take something in, especially gradually (尤指逐渐)吸收 Plants absorb carbon dioxide. 植物吸收二氧化碳。 Towels absorb moisture. 毛巾吸收水汽。 The drug is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream. 药物迅速被血液吸收流遍全身。 to understand facts or ideas completely and remember them 理解;掌握(事实、想法等) It's hard to absorb so much information. 掌握如此大量信息非常困难。