to ferment
01
发酵
to trigger a process where microorganisms break down sugars in a substance, often creating alcohol or acids
Transitive: to ferment a substance
例子
The chef plans to ferment the cabbage to make kimchi.
厨师计划发酵白菜来制作泡菜。
例子
As the dough sat on the counter, it started to ferment, causing it to rise and develop a tangy flavor.
当面团放在柜台上时，它开始发酵，导致它膨胀并产生一种刺鼻的味道。
03
发酵, 煽动
to agitate individuals or groups and create trouble or unrest among them
Transitive: to ferment a negative reaction
例子
The provocative speech by the politician fermented dissent among the crowd.
政治家的挑衅性言论在人群中发酵了异议。
04
发酵, 沸腾
to be in a state of disorder or unrest
Intransitive
例子
In the wake of the controversial decision, unrest began to ferment within the community
在有争议的决定之后，社区内开始酝酿不安。
Ferment
01
发酵, 骚动
a state of agitation, excitement, or unrest, often associated with rapid change or transformation
例子
The discovery of a new technology sparked a ferment of innovation and competition among companies in the industry.
一项新技术的发现在行业内公司间引发了创新和竞争的 发酵。
02
发酵, 酵母
a natural process where tiny organisms like yeast turn sugars into alcohol and other byproducts without air
例子
A slow ferment in oak barrels gave the whiskey its smooth taste.
在橡木桶中缓慢的发酵赋予了威士忌其顺滑的口感。
03
发酵剂, 酵母
an agent such as yeast or bacteria added to food or drink to start the ferment process
例子
Dairy farmers use a special ferment when they make cheese in spring.
奶农在春天制作奶酪时使用一种特殊的发酵剂。
词汇树
fermented
fermenting
ferment
