| 释义 |
fermentation/fɜ:menˈteiʃ(ə)n/n. 1 the breakdown of a substance by micro-organisms, such as yeasts and bacteria, usu. in the absence of oxygen, esp. of sugar to ethyl alcohol in making beers, wines, and spirits 发酵 2 agitation, excitement 骚动；激动；动乱 □ fermentative /-ˈmentətiv/ adj.[Middle English from Late Latin fermentatio (as FERMENT)] |