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发酵
fājiào
Description
"发酵"是指糖等物质在酵母或细菌的作用下发生变化的过程。
"发酵" refers to the process where substances like sugar change under the action of yeast or bacteria.
我们做面包、啤酒和酸奶的时候都需要发酵。
We need 发酵 when making bread, beer, and yogurt.
Meanings
发酵fājiào
to ferment; fermentation
面团发酵后会变大。
The dough will expand after fermentation.
发酵fājiào
to intensify or spread (of an event, emotion)
这件事在网上不断发酵。
This matter keeps escalating online.
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Notes
- Etymology
发 (to produce) + 酵 (leaven/yeast), literally 'to produce leavening action'.
- Nuance
sense 2 is figurative, often used for news or public opinion growing bigger over time.
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