verb🔗Share浸す, 浸漬するTo soften (something) or separate it into pieces by soaking it in a heated or unheated liquid."The chef macerated the strawberries in balsamic vinegar and sugar to bring out their flavor. "シェフは、風味を引き出すためにイチゴをバルサミコ酢と砂糖に浸漬しました。foodchemistryprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share痩せさせる, 衰弱させるTo make lean; to cause to waste away."The harsh winter macerated the stray cat, leaving it thin and weak. "厳しい冬は野良猫を痩せさせ、細く弱々しくしました。medicinebodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share粗末な食事で食欲を抑える、苦行するTo subdue the appetite by poor or scanty diet; to mortify."During the strict religious retreat, the monks macerated themselves by eating only plain rice and water. "厳しい宗教的修行の間、修道士たちは質素な米と水だけを食べて食欲を抑えた。bodymindsoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share肉を苦しめる, 苦痛を与えるTo mortify the flesh in general."The religious ascetic macerated his body through fasting and self-flagellation, believing it would purify his soul. "宗教的な禁欲主義者は、それが魂を浄化すると信じて、断食と自傷行為を通して肉体を苦しめました。bodyphysiologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
