absorbed
US /əbˈzɔːrbd/
UK /əbˈzɔːrbd/
1.
assorto, immerso
fully engrossed or occupied; having one's attention completely taken up
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She was completely absorbed in her book.
Era completamente assorta nel suo libro.
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He was so absorbed in his work that he didn't notice the time.
Era così assorto nel suo lavoro che non si accorse del tempo.
2.
assorbito, assimilato
taken in and made part of a whole; assimilated
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The plant absorbed water from the soil.
La pianta ha assorbito l'acqua dal terreno.
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The new employees were quickly absorbed into the team.
I nuovi dipendenti sono stati rapidamente assorbiti nel team.
1.
assorbito, assimilato
past participle of absorb
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The sponge had absorbed all the spilled liquid.
La spugna aveva assorbito tutto il liquido versato.
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He was so deeply absorbed in thought that he didn't hear me.
Era così profondamente assorto nei suoi pensieri che non mi sentì.