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to leaven
01
发酵, 使发酵
to add a substance, such as yeast, to dough or batter, causing it to rise and become lighter during the baking process
Transitive: to leaven dough or batter
Example
She leavens her bread by carefully mixing in yeast and allowing it to ferment, resulting in a light and fluffy texture.
The baker knows exactly how much yeast to use to leaven the dough.
Traditional sourdough bread is leavened by natural fermentation.
02
使......变得更好, 促进......的改善
to spread through something and cause positive change or enhancement
Transitive: to leaven a place or situation
Example
Her optimism leavened the tense atmosphere, making everyone feel more at ease.
His humor leavened the otherwise serious discussion, lightening the mood.
A sense of hope leavened the community as they worked together to rebuild after the disaster.
Leaven
01
酵母, 感染力
an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something
02
发酵剂, 酵母
a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
