percolate

US /ˈpɝː.kəl.eɪt/
UK /ˈpɝː.kəl.eɪt/
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1.

滲透, 過濾

of a liquid or gas) filter gradually through a porous surface or substance

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Water began to percolate through the soil.
水開始滲透土壤。
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The smell of coffee percolated through the house.
咖啡的香味瀰漫在整個房子裡。
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傳播, 擴散

of an idea, feeling, or rumor) spread gradually through an area or group of people

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The news began to percolate through the community.
這個消息開始在社區中傳播。
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New ideas often percolate up from the grassroots.
新思想常常從基層湧現。
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3.

煮咖啡, 沖咖啡

prepare (coffee) in a percolator

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She likes to percolate her coffee slowly for a rich flavor.
她喜歡慢慢地煮咖啡以獲得濃郁的風味。
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The old coffee maker still percolates a decent cup.
那台舊咖啡機仍然能煮出一杯不錯的咖啡。