摄
absorb; photograph; take care of; act as proxy
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesverb
absorb; take in
Can refer to absorbing nutrients, energy or abstract resources.
Plants absorb carbon dioxide and sunlight through their leaves.
We need to take in enough protein to maintain good health.
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This company absorbed a large market share through mergers and acquisitions.
He is absorbing new knowledge to improve his abilities.
Infants absorb all kinds of nutrients through breast milk.
verb
photograph; film; shoot
Refers to taking photos or filming video content, can be used for both professional and casual shooting.
This team is filming a new documentary.
She is good at taking photos of natural scenery.
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The film crew has arrived at the shooting location.
We need professional equipment to shoot night scenes.
He used his phone to film the entire event.
verb
keep in good health; take care of
literaryUsed in formal literary contexts, refers to maintaining physical health through proper care and diet.
This veteran TCM doctor is skilled at the art of health preservation.
Elderly people need to pay special attention to caring for their joints.
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He follows scientific health preservation methods to slow down aging.
Postpartum mothers need to properly care for their bodies.
Ancient scholars paid great attention to daily health preservation and self-cultivation.
verb
act as proxy; temporarily take office
formalRefers to temporarily exercising authority on someone else's behalf, often used in political or official contexts.
During the president's overseas visit, the vice president will act as proxy to handle government affairs.
During the prime minister's absence, the foreign minister will act as proxy for his duties.
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When the king was seriously ill, the crown prince acted as proxy to handle state affairs.
When the head of this institution takes leave, the deputy director will act as proxy to run the work.
In ancient times, after an emperor died, when the new emperor was young, there were often proxy regents holding power.