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发酵

fā jiào
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

Definitions

  1. 1. to ferment
  2. 2. (fig.) (of trends, emotions or repercussions etc) to bubble away; to simmer; to develop

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Usage notes

Collocations

发酵通常与微生物作用相关,如“面团发酵”;比喻义用于描述情感或局势逐渐发展,如“情绪在人群中发酵”。

Common mistakes

注意“发酵”的“酵”读作jiào,不读xiào。

Example Sentences

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面团需要时间 发酵
The dough needs time to ferment.

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