absorb
/əbˈzɔːrb/
动词
（尤指逐渐）吸收
Towels absorb moisture.
毛巾吸收水汽。
（使）完全吸引住；（使）全神贯注于…
The project has absorbed her for several years.
好几年她都全神贯注于这项工程中。
（公司等）承担开支
The school has absorbed most of the expenses so far, but it may have to offer fewer places next year to reduce costs.
这间学校目前能够承担大部分的费用，可是明年可能不得不通过减少招生降低开支。