suck in

aspirer

Attirer de l’air, du liquide ou de petits objets à l’intérieur de quelque chose par aspiration.

En anglais simple : To pull air, liquid, or small objects into something by a force that draws them inward.

• The cleaner sucks in dust.
• She sucked in a deep breath before speaking.
• The pump sucked muddy water in through the pipe.

Comment l'utiliser : suck in something (The fan sucks in air through this opening.); suck something in (The pump sucked the water in.)

Synonymes : draw in

Contraires : blow out

Expressions courantes : suck in air, suck something in

entraîner, embarquer

Entraîner progressivement quelqu’un dans une activité ou situation qu’il ne souhaite pas forcément ou qui ne lui profite pas.

En anglais simple : To gradually involve someone in an activity or situation they may not want or benefit from.

• The scheme sucked me in.
• She got sucked into an argument with her neighbours.
• Do not let their problems suck you in.

Comment l'utiliser : suck someone into something (The promises of easy money sucked him into the scheme.); be/get sucked in (I only meant to watch, but I got sucked in.)

Synonymes : draw in, drag in, involve

Expressions courantes : suck someone in, suck in someone