saturate
Meaning: To soak thoroughly with liquid; to fill something completely so that no more can be absorbed or added.
Saturate is used literally (saturated ground, saturated fat) and figuratively (a saturated market, saturated with advertising). In chemistry, a saturated solution is one that can dissolve no more solute. In business, a 'saturated market' is one where supply has reached or exceeded demand. 'Saturated fat' is a well-known dietary term. Common collocations include 'saturate the market,' 'saturated fat,' 'completely saturated,' and 'colour saturation.'
Examples
- Heavy rainfall had completely saturated the ground, causing widespread flooding across the region. 大雨将地面完全浸透,导致该地区出现大范围洪水。Las lluvias torrenciales habían saturado completamente el terreno, provocando inundaciones generalizadas en toda la región.大雨で地面が完全に飽和状態となり、その地域では広範囲にわたる洪水が発生しました。폭우로 인해 지면이 완전히 포화 상태가 되어 해당 지역 전역에 걸쳐 광범위한 홍수가 발생했습니다.
- The market for smartphones has become so saturated that manufacturers struggle to differentiate their products. 智能手机市场已变得如此饱和,以至于制造商难以使其产品实现差异化。El mercado de teléfonos inteligentes se ha saturado tanto que los fabricantes tienen dificultades para diferenciar sus productos.スマートフォン市場は非常に飽和しており、メーカーは製品の差別化に苦戦しています。스마트폰 시장은 매우 포화되어 제조사들이 제품 차별화에 어려움을 겪고 있습니다.
- Health guidelines recommend reducing the intake of saturated fats found in butter, cheese, and red meat. 健康指南建议减少黄油、奶酪和红肉中所含饱和脂肪的摄入量。Las directrices sanitarias recomiendan reducir la ingesta de grasas saturadas presentes en la mantequilla, el queso y la carne roja.健康指針では、バター、チーズ、赤身肉に含まれる飽和脂肪酸の摂取を減らすことが推奨されています。건강 지침에서는 버터, 치즈, 붉은 고기에 함유된 포화 지방의 섭취를 줄일 것을 권장하고 있습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, professional, general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin saturare (to fill full, sate), from satur (full, sated), related to satis (enough). It entered English in the mid-16th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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