熏染的英文：
edify; exert a gradual influence on

edify是什么意思：
vt. 启迪,熏陶,教诲

Music is a furnace which can edify your temper.
音乐是陶冶性情的熔炉。

The Western perception of China changed drastically in the 19th century. They began to see its weaknesses and the less edifying aspects of its civilization, after they had entrenched themselves there through military coercion.
到了十九世纪，西方人对中国的看法有很大的改变，他们开始看到中国的弱点，以及中国文明的较缺少启发性的一面，那是在他们侵略中国以后。

exert是什么意思：
v. 运用，发挥；施以影响；竭力

To exert an impelling force; push vigorously.
催促成为驱动力；竭力推动。

Poor health is a necessary result of over-exertion.
体弱是过度劳累的必然结果。

The consumer will exert a measure of influence over the market economy.
消费者会对市场经济产生一定程度的影响。

gradual是什么意思：
adj. 渐渐的；平缓的

But that climb will be gradual.
但是，这个攀升将是平缓的。

The muddy river cleared gradually.
污浊的河流渐渐变清了。

To gain entrance gradually or surreptitiously.
渗透逐渐地或秘密地获得进入权