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 baker uses yeast to ferment the dough and make it rise.
面包师使用酵母来发酵面团并使其膨胀。
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
The grapes began to ferment in the warm sun, transforming into wine over time.
葡萄在温暖的阳光下开始发酵，随着时间的推移变成了葡萄酒。
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。
The inflammatory social media posts fermented tensions between rival factions.
煽动性的社交媒体帖子加剧了敌对派系之间的紧张关系。
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。
As economic disparities widened, social discontent fermented.
随着经济差距的扩大，社会不满情绪发酵。
Ferment
01
发酵, 骚动
a state of agitation, excitement, or unrest, often associated with rapid change or transformation
例子
The political scandal caused a ferment within the government, leading to calls for reform.
政治丑闻在政府内部引起了骚动，导致改革的呼声。
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
During the ferment, bubbles of gas rose to the surface of the grape juice.
在发酵过程中，气泡上升到葡萄汁的表面。
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
The baker sprinkled a ferment into the dough so the bread would rise.
面包师在面团中撒入发酵剂，以便面包发酵膨胀。
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
