infiltrationとは

意味・読み方・使い方

名詞

infiltration (countable かつ uncountable, 複数形 infiltrations)

1. The act or process of infiltrating, as of water into a porous substance, or of a fluid into the cells of an organ or part of the body.
2. The substance which has entered the pores or cavities of a body.
   • (Can we date this quote by Kirwan かつ provide title, author's full name, かつ other details?)

     calcareous infiltrations filling the cavities

3. The act of secretly entering a physical location and/or organization.
   • 2019, Peter Hartcher, “Power and Paranoia: Why the Chinese government aggressively pushes beyond its borders”, in The Sydney Morning Herald‎^[1]:

     No one should be under any illusions about the objective of the Communist Party leadership: it’s long-term, systematic infiltration of social organisations, media and government. By the time China’s infiltration of Australia is readily apparent, it will be too late.