transfuse
transfuse — verb
- transfusepresent simple I / you / we / they
- transfuseshe / she / it
- transfusedpast simple
- transfusing-ing form
1. to transfer blood or blood products from a donor into the bloodstream of a patie
to transfer blood or blood products from a donor into the bloodstream of a patient who needs it for medical reasons
The trauma team transfused blood from a donor bag into Aisha's arm within minutes.
transfuse + blood + into + recipient
Doctors transfused two units of platelets into the little boy to help stop the bleeding.
Before transfusing blood into the crash victim, the nurse checked the blood type on his chart.
The surgeon decided to transfuse fresh plasma into Sofia to replace the clotting factors she had lost.
- transfer
more general term; transfer does not specifically relate to medical blood procedures
文法句型
transfuse + [blood/product] + into + [person/body]
be transfused + from + [donor] + into + [recipient]
用法筆記
The direct object is the blood or blood product being moved, not the person. The recipient is introduced by the preposition 'into'.
常見錯誤
2. to give a medical treatment in which blood from a healthy person is put into the
to give a medical treatment in which blood from a healthy person is put into the body of a sick or injured person who has lost blood
The medical team decided to transfuse the cyclist who had lost a lot of blood on the road.
transfuse + person as direct object
After the cancer treatment, the doctors transfused Kwame to help him make new blood cells.
The hospital transfuses patients who arrive with very low blood counts after serious accidents.
During the emergency, nurses transfused the young mother before the doctors began the operation.
- give a transfusion to
more explicit; used when clarity about the procedure is needed
文法句型
transfuse + [person]
transfuse + [person] + with + [substance]
用法筆記
In this sense, the direct object is the person receiving the treatment, not the blood. This contrasts with sense 1, where the blood product is the object.
常見錯誤
3. to put a liquid such as saline or glucose into a person's vein through a tube, i
to put a liquid such as saline or glucose into a person's vein through a tube, in order to replace fluids that the body has lost
The paramedics transfused saline into the dehydrated marathon runner on the way to the hospital.
transfuse + saline + into + person
After days without clean water, the rescue team transfused fluids into the hiker's body.
The nurse transfused a glucose solution through an IV line to keep the elderly man stable.
When the baby had severe vomiting, the doctor transfused fluids directly into her bloodstream.
- infuse
more common in everyday hospital language; 'infuse' is preferred for non-blood IV fluids
文法句型
transfuse + [fluid/saline/glucose] + into + [person/bodies]
用法筆記
Unlike senses 1 and 2, this sense refers to non-blood fluids such as saline or glucose solution. The fluid being infused is the direct object.
常見錯誤
4. to add a powerful or positive quality — such as new energy, enthusiasm, or life
to add a powerful or positive quality — such as new energy, enthusiasm, or life — to a person, a group, or a situation, so that it improves or becomes more active
The new director transfused fresh energy into the school by introducing creative programs for the students.
figurative: transfuse + energy + into + entity
The music festival transfused new life into the old town, which had grown quiet and forgotten.
A wave of young volunteers transfused the community center with hope and fresh ideas.
The coach's passionate speech transfused a sense of belief into the team before the final match.
- drain
to remove energy or life from something
文法句型
transfuse + [energy/life/vitality] + into + [entity]
transfuse + [entity] + with + [quality]
用法筆記
This figurative sense is found in formal or literary writing. The quality being added is usually abstract: energy, life, confidence, enthusiasm, or hope.
常見錯誤
5. to pass a quality, feeling, or idea from one person or thing to another in a way
to pass a quality, feeling, or idea from one person or thing to another in a way that makes it a lasting part of the second person or thing
The old potter transfused his deep love for clay into every student who studied at his workshop.
figurative: transfuse + abstract quality + into + person
Through her bedtime stories, Grandmother transfused the family's history and values into the younger children.
The city's character was transfused with traditions brought by immigrants from many different countries.
The master carpenter patiently transfused his woodworking skills into his daughter over many years.
- withhold
to refuse to give or share something
文法句型
transfuse + [quality/idea/value] + into + [person/group]
be transfused with + [quality/idea]
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 4: sense 5 focuses on transferring a quality or idea from one entity to another (source → target), while sense 4 focuses on adding energy or vitality to a single entity to improve it.