early 15c., "to pour in, introduce, soak," from Latin infusus, past participle of infundere "to pour into," from in- "in" (see in- (2)) + fundere "pour, spread" (see found (v.2)). Figurative sense of "instill, inspire" first recorded 1520s (infusion in this sense dates from mid-15c.). Related: Infused; infusing.
双语例句
1. A union would infuse unnecessary conflict into the company'semployee relations.
工会会把不必要的冲突带入公司员工关系当中。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Leave the tea to infuse.
让茶叶泡开。
来自柯林斯例句
3. Add the tea leaves and leave to infuse for five minutes.
