absorb

US /əbˈsɔrb, -ˈzɔrb/

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UK /əb'sɔ:b/

B1TOEIC

v.t.Transitive VerbTo take up all attention / energy of something

You must absorb all this information before tomorrow's test

v.t.Transitive VerbTo take in a liquid; soak up

This cloth should absorb most of the spilled water

v.t.Transitive VerbTo take in and understand information or facts.

It's hard to absorb so much information in one day.

v.t.Transitive VerbTo reduce the effect of a force, shock, or change.

The crash barrier absorbed most of the impact.

v.t.Transitive VerbTo bear (costs) without passing them on to others.

The company will absorb the increased costs.

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The colored particles absorb these wavelengths of light, get heated up and break into smaller pieces.
The colored particles absorb these wavelengths of light, get heated up and break into smaller pieces.

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When light falls on an object, it may absorb some colors of light and reflect the remaining colors.
When light falls on an object, it may absorb some colors of light and reflect the remaining colors.
Now, snow does not absorb any colors of light and reflects all of them equally.
Now, snow does not absorb any colors of light and reflects all of them equally.

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A cigarette is dried tobacco leaves mixed with chemicals that make it burn slowly, helping you to absorb nicotine, and flavours that make the smoke less harsh.
A cigarette is dried tobacco leaves mixed with chemicals that make it burn slowly, helping you to absorb nicotine, and flavours that make the smoke less harsh.

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there's a better chance they'll absorb and retain
there's a better chance they'll absorb and retain

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We're gonna use them to absorb the impact of the fall.
We're gonna use them to absorb the impact of the fall.

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In addition to this, damaged villi will not be able to absorb the required nutrients.
In addition to this, damaged villi will not be able to absorb the required nutrients.
In addition to this, damaged villi will not be able to absorb the required nutrients.
In addition to this, damaged villi will not be able to absorb the required nutrients.

05:52

But why do some substances absorb photons while others don't?
But why do some substances absorb photons while others don't?
Whether a substance will absorb the photons or not.
Whether a substance will absorb the photons or not.

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Because they know how to absorb information and pick up on useful details.
Because they know how to absorb information and pick up on useful details.

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"NICKY TOWN": Mr. Cell, please absorb me.
"NICKY TOWN": Mr. Cell, please absorb me.