percolate

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n. the product of percolation
v. spread gradually
v. prepare in a percolator

vt.vi. 滤, 滤过, 渗开, (使)渗透, (使)渗滤
n. 滤过液, 渗出液
vt. 用渗滤壶煮(咖啡)

20,953

BNC 频率

18,498

使用频率

percolate 由前缀 per-（表示“通过”）和词根 colate（来自拉丁语“colāre”，表示“过滤”）组成，整体意思是“通过过滤”。

例句

1. The coffee will percolate slowly to bring out its rich flavor.

咖啡会慢慢渗透，以释放其浓郁的风味。

2. As the rain fell, water began to percolate through the soil.

当雨水落下时，水开始渗透到土壤中。

3. Ideas can percolate in your mind before you decide on a solution.

想法可以在你脑中慢慢酝酿，直到你决定出一个解决方案。