imbibition
imbibition — 名詞
1. the formal act of drinking a beverage, especially in a social or ceremonial sett
飲用
飲用液體的行為
the formal act of drinking a beverage, especially in a social or ceremonial setting
At the wedding party, the guests engaged in the joyful imbibition of sparkling wine.
在婚禮派對上，賓客們愉快地飲用氣泡酒。
collocation: imbibition of + drink
Ramón's doctor said that any imbibition of alcohol could be bad for his heart.
Ramón 的醫師說，飲用任何酒精都會對他的心臟有害。
The ceremony ended with the formal imbibition of a sweet herbal tea.
典禮以正式飲用一杯香甜的花草茶作為結束。
Kenji poured the sake and the guests raised their cups for quiet imbibition.
Kenji 倒好清酒，賓客們舉杯靜靜飲用。
- drinking
neutral everyday term; 'imbibition' is far more formal
- consumption
broader, covering both food and drink; 'imbibition' refers only to liquids
文法句型
the imbibition of + liquid
用法筆記
Much less common than the verb 'imbibe'. Typically appears in formal writing, medical advice, or ceremonial descriptions rather than everyday speech.
2. the process by which a solid material or living tissue takes in liquid from its
吸收
固體或組織吸收液體的過程
the process by which a solid material or living tissue takes in liquid from its surroundings
The sponge allows rapid imbibition of water, making it useful for cleaning spills.
這塊海綿能快速吸收水分，因此很適合用來清理溢出物。
collocation: rapid imbibition of + liquid
During the experiment, Nia measured the soil's imbibition of rainwater over two hours.
在實驗過程中，Nia 測量了土壤在兩小時內吸收的雨水量。
The paper towel's quick imbibition of the spilled juice saved the carpet from a stain.
紙巾迅速吸收了打翻的果汁，地毯才得以避免留下污漬。
In biology class the students watched the imbibition of water by dried bean seeds.
在生物課上，學生們觀察了乾燥的豆類種子吸收水分的過程。
The thick cloth showed slow imbibition, taking several minutes to become fully wet.
那塊厚布吸收得很慢，花了幾分鐘才完全溼透。
- absorption
broader and more common; 'imbibition' is more technical and implies passive intake
- soaking
informal term for gradual wetting; 'imbibition' is the formal scientific counterpart
- drying
the reverse process — removal of liquid rather than intake
文法句型
the imbibition of + liquid + by + material
用法筆記
Common in scientific writing (biology, chemistry, materials science). The subject is typically a porous material, a seed, or a biological tissue rather than a person.