immerse
/ɪˈmɜ:s; ɪ`məs/ v[Tn, Tn.pr]
1 ~ sth (in sth) put sth under the surface of a liquid 使某物浸没於液体中
Immerse the plant (in water) for a few minutes. 把那棵植物（在水里）浸泡几分钟.
2 ~ oneself (in sth) involve oneself deeply (in sth); absorb oneself 使自己沉浸（於某事物）; 使自己深陷於或专心於
be immersed in thought, one's business, a book 沉思、 埋首事务、 专心读书
He immersed himself totally in his work. 他埋首於工作.