1.將某物吸入或作入(體內); 攝取Fish take in oxygen through their gills. 魚通過鰓攝取氧氣。
2.將(衣服)改瘦This dress needs to be taken in at the waist. 這件連衣裙的腰身需要改瘦。
3.(為賺錢)承攬(在家中做的工作)She supplements her pension by taking in washing. 她在家裡替人洗衣服以貼補養老金之不足。
4.包括; 包含; 包羅The United Kingdom takes in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. 聯合王國包括英格蘭、威爾士、蘇格蘭、北愛爾蘭。The tour took in six European capitals. 那次觀光包括歐洲六個國家的首都。
5.順便看(電影)或參觀I generally try to take in a show when I'm in New York on business. 我到紐約公幹時常順便看場演出。
6.注視或觀察某事物He took in every detail of her appearance. 他端詳了她一番。He took in the scene at a glance. 他看了一眼那裡的景色。
7.理解或吸收(聽到或閱讀的)某事(博物館等)I hope you're taking in what I'm saying. 我希望你能聽得進去我說的話。Half-way through the chapter I realized I hadn't taken anything in. 這一章我看到一半才意識到我根本沒看懂。
