The noun is pronounced /'fɜːment/. The verb is pronounced /fə'ment/. 名词读作/'fɜːment/,动词读作 /fə'ment/。
1 N-UNCOUNT 骚动;动乱;动荡 Ferment is excitement and trouble caused by change or uncertainty. 骚动;动乱;动荡
SYN commotion, turmoil, unrest, turbulence
2 V-ERG (使)发酵 If a food, drink, or other natural substance ferments, or if it is fermented, a chemical change takes place in it so that alcohol is produced. This process forms part of the production of alcoholic drinks such as wine and beer. (使)发酵
-
The dried grapes are allowed to ferment until there is no sugar left and the wine is dry. [VERB]
让干葡萄发酵,直到糖分全部脱出,酒无甜味。
-
To serve the needs of bakers, manufacturers ferment the yeast to produce a more concentrated product. [VERB noun]
为了满足面包店主的需要,制造商让酵母发酵,以生产出浓度更高的产品。
-
...partially fermented wine. [VERB-ed]
部分发酵的葡萄酒
View usage for:All yearsLast 10 yearsLast 50 yearsLast 100 yearsLast 300 years