词源 |
instill v.also instil, early 15c., "to introduce (liquid, feelings, etc.) little by little," from Latin instillare "put in by drops; to drop, trickle," from in- "in" (from PIE root *en "in") + stilla "a drop" (see distill). Related: Instilled; instiller; instilling. updated on May 07, 2017 |