sink in

Related to word: sink

片語動詞

Definition

  1. When a surprising or unpleasant fact or concept sinks in, you slowly begin to understand, accept, or comprehend its impact on you.

    (事實或想法)慢慢地被徹底理解,被完全感知

    • When she heard the bad news, she couldn't believe it at first, but after a few hours, the reality began to sink in.

      當她聽到壞消息時,她一開始無法相信,但幾個小時後,現實開始慢慢浮現。

    • The concept was complex for the students, but after several discussions in class, it eventually began to sink in.

      這個概念對學生來說很複雜,但在課堂上經過幾次討論後,他們終於開始理解。

    • The mistakes he made became clearer, and as he started to reflect on his actions, the consequences began to sink in.

      他犯的錯誤變得更加清晰,當他開始反思自己的行為時,後果也逐漸浮現。