uptake
['ʌp.teɪk] noun [S or U] specialized
■the rate or act of taking something in 吸收（率），摄入（率）•Plants in their growth stage generally exhibit an increased uptake of nutrients.植物在其生长阶段通常会吸收更多的养分。 ■UK
■the rate or act of accepting something 接受（率）•There is a 90% uptake of vaccination in this country.这个国家的疫苗接种率为90%。 •Uptake of places on the training course has been disappointing.参加培训课程的人数令人失望。
['ʌp.teɪk] noun [S or U]
be quick/slow on the uptake informal
■If someone is quick/slow on the uptake they understand things easily/with difficulty 领悟得快／慢•He's a bit slow on the uptake, so you may have to repeat the instructions a few times.他领悟力比较差，因此你可能得重复指导他好几遍。 |