impart
UK/ɪm'pɑːt/US/im'pɑ:t/
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Definitions
v.
To pass on or communicate knowledge, information, or a quality
传授；告知；给予
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedim- (a form of in-, 'in/onto') + part (a share) = 'to give a part of.' To impart knowledge is to hand someone a share of what you know. It also extends to giving a quality: spices impart flavor (lend a part of their character to the dish).
Root part still carries 68 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.impart knowledge传授知识
- 2.impart wisdom传授智慧
- 3.impart flavor赋予风味
- 4.impart information告知信息
Example Sentences
- 1.
A good teacher imparts more than just facts.
- 2.
The herbs impart a subtle flavor to the soup.
- 3.
She was reluctant to impart any details.