seep

1. V-I If something such as liquid or gas seeps somewhere, it flows slowly and in small amounts into a place where it should not go. 滲透

Radioactive water had seeped into underground reservoirs. 放射性水已滲入了地下蓄水池。

The gas is seeping out of the rocks. 氣躰正從巖石裡滲出。

2. N-COUNT Seep is also a noun. 滲透

...an oil seep. …一次石油滲漏。

3. V-I If something such as information or an emotion seeps into or out of a place, it enters or leaves it gradually. 逐漸外泄; 逐漸進(jìn)入

Many of us thrive on competition, but it can seep into areas of our lives where we do not want it. 我們許多人靠競爭而發(fā)展，但競爭也會(huì)逐漸侵入到我們生活中不需要它的一些方麪。