| 词汇 | immerse in |
| 释义 | Phr V immerse in immerses, immersing, immersed immerse sb in sth to involve someone completely in an activity or subjectusually passiveHe is totally immersed in family life and has no wish to work. sometimes reflexiveAt college, she immersed herself in the ideas of Mill, Locke and Voltaire. immerse (oneself, someone, or something) in (something)1. Literally, to fully submerge someone or something in a liquid. Is it safe to immerse this stuffed animal? I'd really like to wash it. If Susie's scared of the ocean, don't just immerse her in it! 2. To fully devote one's attention to something. In this usage, the phrase can also be used reflexively. I'm going to France this summer to immerse myself in French culture. Paul's grades got much better once he immersed himself in his studies. 3. To cause someone's attention to be fully absorbed in or by something. I think showing the kids a movie could help to immerse them in the language a little more. immerse someone or something in something1. Lit. to submerge someone or something beneath the surface of a liquid; to soak someone or something in a liquid. The preacher immersed the baptism candidate in the water. We immersed all the dirty plates in the soapy water and left them to soak. She immersed herself in the bathwater. 2. Fig. to saturate or steep someone or a group in information or some type of instruction. The trainers immersed us in details day after day. The teachers will immerse the entire class in nothing but the Spanish language, day after day. immerse inv. 1. To submerge someone or something in some liquid: The cook immersed the dishes in hot water. 2. To involve someone completely in something: The teacher immersed the students in every aspect of mathematics. I immersed myself in the family business. |
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