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

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

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.
这个消息开始在社区中传播。
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New ideas often percolate up from the grassroots.
新思想常常从基层涌现。
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3.

煮咖啡, 冲咖啡

prepare (coffee) in a percolator

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She likes to percolate her coffee slowly for a rich flavor.
她喜欢慢慢地煮咖啡以获得浓郁的风味。
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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。