n.[U]

1. 吸收；吸收过程
   the absorption of light rays

   对光线的吸收

2. 全神贯注；专心致志[（+in）]
   Complete absorption in sport interfered with his studies.

   对体育活动的极度迷恋妨碍了他的学业。

3. 合并[（+into）]
4. 【物】【化】【生】吸收（作用）

n.

1. the process of absorbing something or of being absorbed.
2. the state of being engrossed in something.