early 15c., "to pour in, introduce, soak," from Latin infusus, past participle of infundere "to pour into," from in- "in" (see in- (2)) + fundere "pour, spread" (see found (v.2)). Figurative sense of "instill, inspire" first recorded 1520s (infusion in this sense dates from mid-15c.). Related: Infused; infusing.
实用例句
1. A union would infuse unnecessary conflict into the company'semployee relations.
工会会把不必要的冲突带入公司员工关系当中。来自柯林斯例句
2. Leave the tea to infuse.
让茶叶泡开。来自柯林斯例句
3. Add the tea leaves and leave to infuse for five minutes.