English Dictionary

porous

/ˈpɔːɹəs/

adj

Full of tiny pores that allow fluids or gasses to pass through. / (figuratively) With many gaps. / (figuratively, by extension) full of loopholes

The sponge is porous and absorbs water easily.

意味（1）

Full of tiny pores that allow fluids or gasses to pass through.

Sponges are porous so they can filter water while trapping food.

意味（2）

(figuratively) With many gaps.

However, Wolves porous defence opened up again to gift Sunderland a foothold in the game - Sessegnon sweeping in a Zenden corner that was inexplicably allowed to bounce in the six-yard box.

意味（3）

(figuratively, by extension) full of loopholes