(1)まるでスポンジであるように、吸い上げる
(2)また、比喩的に、取り入れる
(3)（空気を）吸い込む
(4)take up as if with a sponge
(5)take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words"
さらに詳しく
