To follow and absorb a newspaper article is a little bit hard as it requires a high level of mental involvement.
读懂一篇文章比较吃力,因为需要高度的脑力活动。
absorb 专心研读
The writer was absorbed in his writing that he forgot to flick the ashes from his cigar.
作家全神贯注地进行写作,忘了弹去雪茄烟的烟灰。
并吞;兼并
to absorb the small states
兼并小国
支付;负担
The company will absorb all the costs.
公司将负担一切费用。
理解
to absorb the full meaning of a remark
理解一句话的全部意义
abstain
He abstained from speaking at the meeting.
会上，他默不作声。
弃权
She abstained from voting.
她弃权了。
Abstinence
n.禁欲; 节制; 戒酒或其它嗜好
【经济】节约【宗】禁食(如星期五禁食肉类)
Abstinence from alcoholic drinks is advisable.
戒饮烈性酒是有益的。
abstruse
adj.难懂的;深奥的
Your statement is a bit too abstruse.
你的话很难理解。
an abstruse question
一项难解的问题
