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absorbing

🇬🇧 UK/әb'sɒ:biŋ/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLB1

Definitions

adj.

Extremely interesting and holding one's full attention; engrossing

引人入胜的,非常有趣的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
abagainst, opposite
+
sorbsuck in, swallow, drink
+
ingcontinuous / action of
=absorbing

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    That was an absorbing book that I couldn't put down.

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