infusion
/ɪnˈfjuːʒn/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˈfjuːʒn/ (ame, ipa) · /in-ˈfyü-zhən/ (ame, mw)
infusion — noun
- infusionsingular
- infusionsplural
1. the addition of new money, skills, or ideas into a person, group, or system so t
the addition of new money, skills, or ideas into a person, group, or system so that it becomes stronger or more effective
Sophia's company received an infusion of cash from a local investor.
collocation: infusion of cash / infusion of capital
Ada's school gained an infusion of new teaching methods after the training program.
verb pattern: receive/gain an infusion of + noun phrase
An infusion of young talent helped Mauricio's team win their first championship.
Caleb's business expanded after an infusion of funds from a government grant.
文法句型
an infusion of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Commonly followed by an of-phrase naming what is added, such as cash, capital, talent, or ideas. The thing that receives the infusion is typically an organization, team, or system (not a person).
常見錯誤
2. a beverage made by putting plant material such as flowers, leaves, or dried frui
a beverage made by putting plant material such as flowers, leaves, or dried fruit into boiling water and letting the flavors seep into the liquid
Asher drinks a chamomile infusion every night before bed.
collocation: chamomile infusion / herbal infusion
Camille made a ginger and lemon infusion to soothe her sore throat.
food context: ginger and lemon infusion as a home remedy
Aarav's café serves a variety of herbal infusions from around the world.
Sayaka learned to prepare a rooibos infusion during her trip to South Africa.
- tisane
formal term for herbal tea, less common in everyday speech
- herbal tea
more widely understood term for the same drink
- brew
informal; can refer to any hot drink made by steeping
文法句型
a/an + [adjective] + infusion
infusion of + [plant]
用法筆記
In everyday language, 'tea' is more common for drinks made from tea leaves. 'Infusion' is preferred for drinks made from herbs, flowers, or fruit that do not contain actual tea (Camellia sinensis).
常見錯誤
3. a medical treatment in which liquid medicine or a nutrient solution is slowly de
a medical treatment in which liquid medicine or a nutrient solution is slowly delivered into a patient's bloodstream through a tube placed in a vein
Defne received a saline infusion through a drip in her arm.
collocation: saline infusion / intravenous infusion
Niran had to stay in the hospital for a four-hour antibiotic infusion.
duration pattern: [time] + [medicine] + infusion
The nurse checked Romi's infusion rate every thirty minutes.
Mert required a daily vitamin infusion due to his digestive condition.
文法句型
a/an + [adjective] + infusion
infusion of + [substance]
用法筆記
Frequently used in hospital settings. The substance is typically named before the word 'infusion' (e.g., saline infusion, antibiotic infusion, glucose infusion). Do not confuse with 'transfusion,' which is specifically for blood products.
常見錯誤
4. a technique in which plant material, such as leaves or bark, is soaked in hot or
a technique in which plant material, such as leaves or bark, is soaked in hot or cold liquid so that the beneficial chemicals dissolve into the liquid
Xiu uses a cold-water infusion to extract flavor from the dried flowers.
method type: cold-water infusion / hot-water infusion
Sade's laboratory infusion method requires steeping the bark for two hours.
technical process: infusion method + duration
Mizuki compared hot and cold infusion techniques in her chemistry report.
Saira's recipe uses a quick hot-water infusion to draw color from hibiscus petals.
- steeping
focuses on the soaking action; more specific to the immersion step
- maceration
a related but distinct process that usually involves softening by soaking, not necessarily extracting
- extraction
broader term; can involve methods other than soaking, such as pressing or distillation
文法句型
[adjective] + infusion
infusion of + [substance] + in + [liquid]
用法筆記
This sense describes the laboratory or culinary process itself, not the resulting drink. Distinguish from sense 2 (HERBAL DRINK), which focuses on the finished beverage. The process is commonly used in chemistry, cooking, and traditional medicine.