seep
/siːp/ (bre, ipa) · /siːp/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈsēp/ (ame, mw)
seep — 動詞
- seeppresent simple I / you / we / they
- seepshe / she / it
- seepedpast simple
- seeping-ing form
1. When a liquid moves at an extremely slow pace through tiny holes, cracks, or por
滲出；滲入
液體經細縫緩慢流動
When a liquid moves at an extremely slow pace through tiny holes, cracks, or pores in a solid surface, or when a smaller amount of liquid escapes from a container or body through a very small opening.
Rainwater *seeped* through the cracks in the old stone wall, leaving damp patches on the floor.
雨水從老石牆的裂縫中*滲出*，在地板上留下一片片濕漬。
seep + through [porous material]
Thick black oil *seeped* from the damaged engine and spread slowly across the garage floor.
濃稠的黑油從受損的引擎中*滲出*，緩慢地蔓延到整個車庫地板。
seep + from [leaking source]
After the river flooded, muddy water began to *seep* into the basement through a hairline crack in the foundation.
河水氾濫後，泥濘的水開始透過地基上一道極細的裂縫*滲入*地下室。
A sweet smell of jasmine *seeped* through the open window, filling the bedroom with a gentle fragrance.
一股茉莉花的甜香從敞開的窗戶*飄入*，讓臥室瀰漫著淡淡的芬芳。
Blood *seeped* through the fabric of the bandage, so the nurse wrapped another layer tightly around the wound.
血從繃帶布料中*滲出*，護士趕緊在傷口上又纏了一層繃帶。
文法句型
seep + through [material]
seep + into [container/space]
seep + from [source]
用法筆記
Often followed by a preposition describing the path (through, into) or the origin (from, out of) of the liquid. Can also be used figuratively for abstract things such as smells, light, sounds, or ideas that spread or enter gradually.
常見錯誤
seep — 名詞
1. A place on or near the surface of the ground where a liquid such as water, oil,
滲出點
液體自然冒出地表之處
A place on or near the surface of the ground where a liquid such as water, oil, or gas naturally rises from beneath the soil, often gathering in a small pool.
The field team marked the location of the natural oil *seep* on their map and took samples for analysis.
野外團隊在地圖上標記了天然油*滲出點*的位置，並採集樣本進行分析。
oil seep — technical field context
At the edge of the salt flat, a methane gas *seep* sent tiny bubbles popping to the surface.
在鹽灘邊緣，一處甲烷氣體*滲出點*讓細小氣泡不斷冒出水面。
文法句型
a/an [adjective] seep
oil seep / gas seep / water seep
用法筆記
Common in geology and environmental science. The compound forms 'oil seep' and 'gas seep' are more frequent than the bare noun.
2. A small natural flow of water that comes up from the ground, usually much smalle
小泉
地下自然流出的微小水流
A small natural flow of water that comes up from the ground, usually much smaller than a full-sized spring.
The mountain trail passed a cold *seep* where tired hikers stopped to fill their bottles with fresh water.
山路旁有一處冰涼的*小泉*，疲憊的登山客會在此停下來裝滿水壺。
seep as water source
In the dry season, the only water source for miles was a tiny *seep* at the canyon base.
乾季期間，方圓數英里唯一的水源是峽谷底部一處微小的*小泉*。
文法句型
a seep + of + water/liquid
a/an [adjective] seep
3. The process or result of a liquid moving very slowly through a porous material,
滲漏
液體緩慢滲透的過程或結果
The process or result of a liquid moving very slowly through a porous material, or the amount of liquid that moves in this way.
Constant water *seep* through the limestone had carved a network of caves beneath the hill over thousands of years.
地下水經由石灰岩持續*滲漏*，歷經數千年在山丘下方侵蝕出一片錯綜複雜的洞穴網絡。
seep + through [material] — geological process
The engineer recommended a waterproof membrane to prevent moisture *seep* into the underground parking garage.
工程師建議加裝防水膜，以防止水氣*滲漏*進入地下停車場。
- seepage
the more common term for the process; preferred in technical writing
- leakage
implies a faster or more noticeable escape through a hole
- percolation
describes liquid filtering downward through soil
文法句型
seep + of [liquid]
water seep / moisture seep
用法筆記
This sense overlaps in meaning with 'seepage' — 'seep' (noun sense 3) and 'seepage' are often interchangeable, though 'seepage' is more common in formal or technical writing.