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Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th
inject
in·ject [inject injects injected injecting] BrE [ɪnˈdʒekt] NAmE [ɪnˈdʒekt] verb 1. to put a drug or other substance into a person's or an animal's body using a ↑syringe •~ sth (into yourself/sb/sth) Adrenaline was injected into the muscle. •The anaesthetic is injected locally. •~ yourself/sb/sth (with sth) She has been injecting herself with insulin since the age of 16. 2. to put a liquid into sth using a ↑syringe or similar instrument •~ A (with B) The fruit is injected with chemicals to reduce decay. •~ B (into A) Chemicals are injected into the fruit to reduce decay. •Foam is injected into the walls where it expands and provides insulation. 3. ~ sth (into sth) to add a particular quality to sth •His comments injected a note of humour into the proceedings. •They are hoping a change of leader will inject new energy into the movement. 4. ~ sth (into sth) to give money to an organization, a project, etc. so that it can function •They are refusing to inject any more capital into the industry. Verb forms: Word Origin: late 16th cent. (in the sense ‘throw or cast on something’): from Latin inject- ‘thrown in’, from the verb inicere, from in- ‘into’ + jacere ‘throw’. Example Bank: •The animals were injected with small amounts of the chemical. •trying to inject some new life into their marriage
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