1. | 渗透the gradual passing of a liquid through a membrane (= a thin layer of material) as a result of there being different amounts of dissolved substances on either side of the membrane |
Water passes into the roots of a plant by osmosis. 水渗透至植物根部。 |
2. | 耳濡目染;潜移默化the gradual process of learning or being influenced by sth, as a result of being in close contact with it |