souring

• 名词，指变酸的过程或结果，常用于食物发酵、化学变化或关系、情绪恶化的语境。

A noun referring to the process or result of becoming sour, often used in contexts such as food fermentation, chemical changes, or the deterioration of a relationship or mood.

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1. Process of becoming sourB2formal

   The process by which something, especially food or drink, becomes acidic or develops a sharp, tangy taste.

   变酸

   • The souring of milk is caused by bacterial fermentation.
   • The souring of the wine was due to improper storage.
   • The souring of the fruit was accelerated by the warm weather.

   同义词acidification

• 动词，指变酸、变苦或味道变坏，也指情绪变坏或关系恶化。

A verb used to indicate the process of becoming acidic, bitter, or unpleasant in taste, mood, or relationship.

1. B1formal

   To become acidic or sharp in taste, often due to fermentation or spoilage.

   变酸

   • The milk soured after being left out of the fridge.
   • If you leave the wine open, it will sour quickly.
   • The fruit began to sour in the heat.

   同义词acetifyacidifycurdlefermentgo offturn

2. B2informal

   To become unpleasant, bitter, or strained in mood or relationship.

   变糟

   • Their friendship soured after the argument.
   • The deal soured when they couldn't agree on the price.
   • His mood soured after hearing the bad news.

   同义词curdledegeneratedeterioratego badworsen