Word · Frequency #11301
permeating
弥漫；渗透；扩散
permeating is the present participle of permeate.
to spread gradually throughout every part of something
- 1.
To pass through the pores or interstices of; to penetrate and pass through without causing rupture or displacement; applied especially to fluids which pass through substances of loose texture
- 2.
To enter and spread through; to pervade.
渗入；透过；弥漫；渗透；充满；影响
In use
The aroma of freshly baked bread permeated the entire kitchen.
A sense of calm permeates the meditation room.
Rainwater permeated through the cracks in the roof.
permeate + noun phrase
Water permeated the soil.
水渗透了土壤。
permeate through + noun phrase
强调穿过或遍布某空间。
The smell permeated through the house.
气味弥漫了整个房子。
be permeated with + noun phrase
常用被动语态，表示充满某种气味或特质。
The air was permeated with smoke.
空气中弥漫着烟雾。
Connections
Collocations
- permeate the air
- 弥漫在空气中
- The smell of freshly baked bread permeated the air.新鲜烤面包的香味弥漫在空气中。
- permeate society
- 渗透整个社会
- Distrust of authority permeates society.对权威的不信任渗透整个社会。
- permeate every aspect of life
- 渗透到生活的方方面面
- Technology now permeates every aspect of our lives.技术如今渗透到我们生活的方方面面。
- permeate the soil
- 渗入土壤
- Rainwater quickly permeated the dry soil.雨水迅速渗入干土。
- permeate through
- 渗入；渗透
- The dye permeated through the cloth.染料渗透了布料。
- permeate the culture
Learner notes
Memory Tip
记忆联想：per(穿过)+me(我)+ate(吃)——像水穿过我全身，渗入并弥漫每个角落。
Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：formal writing、literary description、scientific/technical description permeate 比 spread through / fill 更正式，多用于书面语和较正式场合，比如学术写作、文学描写或技术说明；日常口语中较少用，口语里常用 spread through 或 fill 表达类似意思。
Grammar Note
及物和不及物均可使用
Pronunciation & Spelling
deviate, radiate, mediate and negotiate share permeate's unstressed /i.eɪt/ ending, but their stressed vowels differ, so they are not true rhymes. create is a spelling lookalike (-eate) but is pronounced /kriˈeɪt/.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
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