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seep

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noun

نبع صغير، تسرب

A small spring, pool, or other spot where liquid from the ground (e.g. water, petroleum or tar) has oozed to the surface; a place of seeping.

Examples :

"The small seep of water near the school garden provided a source of fresh water for the thirsty plants. "

وفر النبع الصغير للمياه بالقرب من حديقة المدرسة مصدرًا للمياه العذبة للنباتات المتعطشة.

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noun

تسرب، ارتشاح

Moisture, liquid, gas, etc. that seeps out; a seepage.

Examples :

"A slow seep of water from the leaky pipe caused a small puddle on the floor. "

تسبب تسرب بطيء للمياه من الأنبوب المتسرب في تكون بركة صغيرة على الأرض.

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noun

تسرب

The seeping away of a liquid, etc.

Examples :

"The seep of water from the leaky pipe was causing a problem in the basement. "

كان تسرب المياه من الأنبوب المتسرب يسبب مشكلة في القبو.

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noun

فتحة في قاع البحر

A seafloor vent.

Examples :

"The scientists studied the seep to learn more about the unique organisms that live around it. "

درس العلماء الفتحة في قاع البحر لمعرفة المزيد عن الكائنات الحية الفريدة التي تعيش حولها.

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verb

رشح، تسرب

To ooze or pass slowly through pores or other small openings, and in overly small quantities; said of liquids, etc.

Examples :

"The water steadily seeped in through the thirl."

تسربت المياه بثبات من خلال الثقب.

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verb

تسرب، رشح

To enter or penetrate slowly; to spread or diffuse.

Examples :

"Fear began to seep into the local community over the contamination of their fishpond."

بدأ الخوف يتسرب إلى المجتمع المحلي بسبب تلوث حوض الأسماك الخاص بهم.

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verb

يتسرب، يضعف تدريجياً

To diminish or wane away slowly.

Examples :

"The resistance movement against the invaders had slowly seeped away."

تلاشى ببطء حركة المقاومة ضد الغزاة.

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