assimilate。美 /__s_m_le_t/;英 /__s_m_le_t/。assimilatevt. 吸收;使同化;把比作;使相似;vi. 吸收;同化。absorbvt. 吸收;吸引;承受;理解;使全神贯注。1婴儿可以吸收母乳中的营养。Babies can assimilate nutrients from breast milk.2他的脑子跟海绵似的,什么都能吸收。His mind was like a sponge, ready to absorb anything.3铁栅栏会弯曲并吸收冲击力。Steel barriers can bend and absorb the shock.