permeate

• 动词，指液体、气体等渗透、透过某物，或指抽象事物（如思想、情感、气味等）弥漫、扩散、充满某处。

A verb used to indicate the act of spreading or diffusing throughout something, often referring to liquids, gases, or abstract qualities.

1. Spread throughoutC1formal

   To spread or flow throughout something, often gradually.

   渗透

   • The smell of fresh coffee permeated the entire house.
   • A sense of calm permeated the room after the meditation.
   • The new ideas began to permeate the organization.

   同义词diffuseimbuepenetratepercolatepervadesaturatesuffuse

   反义词drainemptyevacuatewithdraw

2. Penetrate or saturateC1formal

   To pass through or become diffused into every part of something.

   渗透或弥漫

   • Water permeated the soil after the heavy rain.
   • The dye permeated the fabric evenly.
   • The light permeated the thick curtains.

   同义词chargediffuseimbueimpregnateinfusepenetratepervadesaturatesoaksuffuse

   反义词drainevacuaterepelwithdraw