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发酵

fā jiào

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • to ferment
  • (fig.) (of trends, emotions or repercussions etc) to bubble away; to simmer; to develop

Definition

复杂的有机化合物在微生物作用下分解成比较简单物质的过程。泛指事物的变化或发展。

The process by which complex organic compounds are broken down into simpler substances by the action of microorganisms. Also refers to the change or development of things.

Usage

通常用于描述微生物作用下的化学变化，也可比喻事物从酝酿到发展的过程。

Usually used to describe chemical changes under the action of microorganisms, and can also metaphorically refer to the process from brewing to development.

Examples

  • 1 面团发酵后体积会变大。 (The dough will expand after fermentation.)
  • 2 葡萄酒是通过葡萄汁发酵制成的。 (Wine is made by fermenting grape juice.)
  • 3 这个想法在我心里发酵了很久。 (This idea has been fermenting in my mind for a long time.)
  • 4 社会矛盾正在发酵，需要及时化解。 (Social contradictions are fermenting and need to be resolved in time.)
  • 5 酸奶的发酵过程需要控制温度。 (The fermentation process of yogurt requires temperature control.)

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