percolate

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

渗透, 过滤

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

:
Water began to percolate through the soil.
水开始渗透土壤。
The smell of coffee percolated through the house.
咖啡的香味弥漫在整个房子里。
2.

传播, 扩散

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

:
The news began to percolate through the community.
这个消息开始在社区中传播
New ideas often percolate up from the grassroots.
新思想常常从基层涌现
3.

煮咖啡, 冲咖啡

prepare (coffee) in a percolator

:
She likes to percolate her coffee slowly for a rich flavor.
她喜欢慢慢地咖啡以获得浓郁的风味。
The old coffee maker still percolates a decent cup.
那台旧咖啡机仍然能煮出一杯不错的咖啡。