seep

1. V-I If something such as liquid or gas seeps somewhere, it flows slowly and in small amounts into a place where it should not go. 渗透

Radioactive water had seeped into underground reservoirs. 放射性水已渗入了地下蓄水池。

The gas is seeping out of the rocks. 气体正从岩石里渗出。

2. N-COUNT Seep is also a noun. 渗透

...an oil seep. …一次石油渗漏。

3. V-I If something such as information or an emotion seeps into or out of a place, it enters or leaves it gradually. 逐渐外泄; 逐渐进入

Many of us thrive on competition, but it can seep into areas of our lives where we do not want it. 我们许多人靠竞争而发展，但竞争也会逐渐侵入到我们生活中不需要它的一些方面。