permeate
UK ['pɜ:.mi.eɪt] US ['pɝ:-] formal
verb intransitive usually + adverb or preposition transitive
■to spread through something and be present in every part of it 渗透；弥漫；遍布；充满•Dissatisfaction with the government seems to have permeated every section of society.社会的每一个角落似乎都弥漫着对政府的不满。 •A foul smell of stale beer permeated the whole building.整栋楼都散发着变质啤酒的臭味。 •The table has a plastic coating which prevents liquids from permeating into the wood beneath.桌子上铺了一层塑胶，防止液体渗到下面的木材里。 |