infuse
UK/ɪn'fjuz/US/in'fju:z/
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To fill someone or something with a quality
注入，灌输（情感、活力等）
v.
To soak tea, herbs, etc. in liquid to extract flavour
浸泡（茶、草药）以萃取味道
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedin- (in) + fus (pour) = 'pour in.' You pour flavour into hot water by steeping tea, or pour energy and meaning into a team or a project. Both senses are the same act of pouring something in until it permeates.
Root flu still carries 61 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.infuse with注入……
- 2.infuse energy into向……注入活力
- 3.infuse in hot water在热水中浸泡
Example Sentences
- 1.
The new coach infused the team with fresh energy.
- 2.
Infuse the tea leaves in hot water for five minutes.