fermenting

• 指发酵的过程，即微生物或酶将有机物分解为更简单物质的过程，尤指糖在无氧条件下分解为酒精的过程。

A noun referring to the process of fermentation, where an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances, especially the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol.

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1. Chemical processB2formalscientific

   A metabolic process in which microorganisms like yeast or bacteria convert organic substances, especially sugars, into simpler compounds, such as alcohol or acids, often without oxygen.

   发酵

   • The fermenting of grapes produces wine.
   • Fermenting is essential for making yogurt and cheese.
   • The brewery uses a special yeast for the fermenting of beer.

   同义词fermentationzymolysiszymosis

• 指通过微生物（如酵母）将糖转化为酒精或酸的化学过程，即发酵；也指情绪激动、骚动或兴奋的状态。

A verb used to describe the chemical process of converting sugars into alcohol or acids using microorganisms, or to describe a state of agitation or excitement.

1. Chemical processB2formalscientific

   To undergo a chemical change in which organic substances break down into simpler substances, often producing gas or alcohol.

   发酵

   • The yeast causes the sugar to ferment into alcohol.
   • Grape juice ferments to produce wine.
   • The mixture was left to ferment for several days.

   同义词break downbrewcurdledecaydecomposerotsourwork

2. Agitation or unrestC1formal

   To become excited or agitated, often leading to disorder or unrest.

   发酵（比喻义）

   • Political ideas fermented among the students.
   • Discontent fermented in the community for months.
   • The situation fermented into a full-blown protest.

   同义词boilchurnfesterseethesimmer