immerse

• 指将某物完全浸入液体中，也指使自己全身心投入某项活动、主题或体验之中。

A verb used to indicate the act of deeply involving oneself in an activity, subject, or experience, or of submerging something in a liquid.

1. Submerge in liquidB2formal

   To thrust or throw something into a liquid so that it is completely covered.

   浸泡

   • She immersed the cloth in cold water to clean it.
   • The scientist immersed the sample in a chemical solution.
   • He immersed his hands in the warm soapy water.

   同义词bathedipdouseduckdunkplungesoaksousesteepsubmerge

2. Engage deeplyB2formal

   To devote oneself fully to an activity or interest.

   沉浸

   • She immersed herself in her studies for the final exam.
   • He immersed himself in the local culture during his travels.
   • The author immersed himself in writing his new novel.

   同义词absorbburyengageengrossinvolveoccupy

   反义词detachdisengagedistractwithdraw

3. Envelop completelyC1formal

   To enclose or envelop something completely, as if by swallowing.

   吞没

   • The fog immersed the entire valley in a thick blanket.
   • Darkness immersed the room as the lights went out.
   • The crowd was immersed in a sea of excitement.

   同义词burydrownengulfenvelopsubmergeswallowswamp

4. Cause to be immersedC1formal

   To cause someone or something to be placed into a particular state or condition.

   使沉浸

   • The teacher immersed the students in a new language environment.
   • The program immerses participants in real-world business scenarios.
   • The documentary immerses viewers in the life of the artist.

   同义词absorbburydipdrenchengrossengulffloodinundateinvolveplungepreoccupysinksoaksteepsubmergeswamp

   反义词disengageextractremovewithdraw