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ferment

/fərˈment/ American
  • v. (使)发酵
  • n. 动乱, 骚乱
Definition
  • v. to undergo or cause chemical change through the action of yeast or bacteria
  • n. a state of excitement or unrest
Example
Grapes ferment slowly in large barrels to make wine.
葡萄在大木桶中缓慢发酵,酿成葡萄酒。