soak up

柯林斯词典

1. PHRASAL VERB If a soft or dry material soaks up a liquid, the liquid goes into the substance. 吸收 (液体)
The cells will promptly start to soak up moisture. 细胞会很快开始吸收水份。
2. PHRASAL VERB If you soak up the atmosphere in a place that you are visiting, you observe or get involved in the way of life there, because you enjoy it or are interested in it. 感受 (气氛)[非正式]
Keaton comes here once or twice a year to soak up the atmosphere. 基顿每年来这里一两次，感受这里的氛围。
3. PHRASAL VERB If something soaks up something such as money or other resources, it uses a great deal of money or other resources. 耗费 (钱或其他资源)
Defence soaks up 40 percent of the budget. 国防开支要耗费40%的预算。