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porous

/ˈpɔrəs/

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1 · adjective

having many small holes that let liquid or air pass through

多孔的；可渗透的

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The porous rock absorbed rainwater and released it slowly.
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多孔的岩石吸收雨水后又缓缓将水释放出来。
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