"assimilation" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 同化

Definition

同化是指通过吸收新思想、习俗或信息，变得与他者相似的过程。它常用来指人们适应新文化，或生物体吸收营养的过程。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于学术、科学和文化语境。社会学中指“assimilation”为个人或群体采纳另一文化元素，生物学中指吸收物质。不要与“integration（融合）”混淆，后者指成为团体一员但保有自身特性。

Examples

Assimilation helps new immigrants adjust to life in a different country.

**同化**帮助新移民适应在另一个国家的生活。

The assimilation of food happens during digestion.

食物的**同化**发生在消化过程中。

Language assimilation can occur when people move to a new country.

当人们移居新国家时，语言的**同化**可能会发生。

Cultural assimilation is never a simple process for anyone.

文化**同化**对任何人来说都不是一件容易的事。

The company's quick assimilation of new technologies gave it an edge over others.

公司对新技术的迅速**同化**让它领先于其他企业。

Some traditions resist assimilation and remain unique to their communities.

有些传统经得起**同化**，在各自的社区中仍然独特。