instillation
UK/,ɪnstɪ'leʃən/US/.insti'leiʃәn/
C2
Definitions
n.
The act of gradually establishing something in the mind; the dropping of liquid into something
灌输，逐渐培养；滴注
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedinstillnot, opposite of
+
-ationto drip, to filter, to purify by distillation
=instillation
instill + -ation = the act of instilling. Names either the figurative process (the instillation of good habits) or the literal medical one (the instillation of eye drops). Do not confuse it with installation (setting up equipment).
Example Sentences
- 1.
The instillation of values begins at home.
- 2.
The treatment requires the instillation of drops twice a day.