verb🔗Share담그다, 불리다To 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. "요리사는 딸기의 풍미를 살리기 위해 발사믹 식초와 설탕에 담갔다.foodchemistryprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share여위게 하다, 쇠약하게 하다To make lean; to cause to waste away."The harsh winter macerated the stray cat, leaving it thin and weak. "혹독한 겨울은 길 잃은 고양이를 여위게 하여 가늘고 약하게 만들었다.medicinebodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share나쁜 또는 부족한 식단으로 식욕을 억제하다, 고행하다To 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. "엄격한 종교적 수련 기간 동안, 수도사들은 쌀밥과 물만 먹으며 고행했다.bodymindsoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share고통을 주다, 괴롭히다To mortify the flesh in general."The religious ascetic macerated his body through fasting and self-flagellation, believing it would purify his soul. "그 종교적인 수행자는 자신의 영혼을 정화할 것이라고 믿으며 금식과 자기 채찍질을 통해 자신의 몸을 괴롭혔다.bodyphysiologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading