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immerse

//ɪˈmɜːrs//
English Definition
To involve deeply; plunge into liquid.
中文释义
使沉浸;使专注;浸入
Example Sentence

To truly understand marine biology, students must immerse themselves in the study of coral reef ecosystems.

要真正理解海洋生物学,学生必须沉浸在对珊瑚礁生态系统的研究中。

Synonyms
submerge engross plunge
Antonyms
Seen in practice — from the Digital SAT question bank

Film critic Renata Alves praises a director's decision to shoot an entire feature film in a single continuous take, arguing that the unbroken shot heightens tension and immerses viewers in real time.

From a Cross-Text Connections question · Craft and Structure

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
im(进入) + merse(浸,submerge) → 整个浸进去 → 沉浸。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “immerse”?

  1. A To tell secrets trustingly.
  2. B To comply with rules, standards, or laws.
  3. C To involve deeply; plunge into liquid.
  4. D Support; n. supporter
Show answer

C — To involve deeply; plunge into liquid.. “immerse” means To involve deeply; plunge into liquid..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “To involve deeply; plunge into liquid.”?

  1. A confide
  2. B conform
  3. C immerse
  4. D advocate
Show answer

C — immerse. “immerse” means To involve deeply; plunge into liquid..

Common questions about “immerse”

What does “immerse” mean?

immerse — To involve deeply; plunge into liquid.. In Chinese: 使沉浸;使专注;浸入.

How do you pronounce “immerse”?

immerse is pronounced //ɪˈmɜːrs//.

How is “immerse” used in a sentence?

To truly understand marine biology, students must immerse themselves in the study of coral reef ecosystems. (要真正理解海洋生物学,学生必须沉浸在对珊瑚礁生态系统的研究中。)

What are synonyms for “immerse”?

submerge, engross, plunge — all close in meaning to immerse (To involve deeply; plunge into liquid.).

What is the opposite of “immerse”?

withdraw, emerge — each the opposite of immerse (To involve deeply; plunge into liquid.).

Is “immerse” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. immerse is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “immerse”?

im(进入) + merse(浸,submerge) → 整个浸进去 → 沉浸。

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