instill

英 [ɪnˈstɪl]

美 [ɪnˈstɪl]

v.  浸染；逐渐灌输；滴注（入，下）

第三人称单数：instills　现在分词：instilling　过去式：instilled　过去分词：instilled　

TOEFLGRETEM8

BNC.34201 / COCA.12013

英英释义

verb

• fill, as with a certain quality
  1. The heavy traffic tinctures the air with carbon monoxide
  Synonym:impregnateinfusetincture
• teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
  1. inculcate values into the young generation
  Synonym:inculcateinfuse
• produce or try to produce a vivid impression of
  1. Mother tried to ingrain respect for our elders in us
  Synonym:impressingrain
• enter drop by drop
  1. instill medication into my eye
  Synonym:instil
• impart gradually
  1. Her presence instilled faith into the children
  2. transfuse love of music into the students
  Synonym:transfuse

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