fermentation

/ˌfɜː(ɹ)mənˈteɪʃən/

Meanings

noun

发酵，酦酵

Any of many anaerobic biochemical reactions in which an enzyme (or several enzymes produced by a microorganism) catalyses the conversion of one substance into another; especially the conversion (using yeast) of sugars to alcohol or acetic acid with the evolution of carbon dioxide

Examples :

"The fermentation process in the sourdough bread recipe produces a characteristic tangy flavor. "

酸面包食谱中的发酵过程会产生一种独特的酸味。

noun

发酵，骚动。

A state of agitation or excitement; a ferment.

Examples :

"The classroom was in a state of fermentation after the teacher announced a surprise pizza party. "

老师宣布要开惊喜披萨派对后，教室里立刻沸腾起来，兴奋得像发酵一样。

biology chemistry biochemistry food drink process microorganism

Related Words

conversion noun

/-ʒ(ə)n/ /kənˈvɝʒən/

转换，转化。

"His conversion to Christianity"

他转信基督教这件事

excitement noun

/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

兴奋，激动。

"The children's excitement about the school trip was obvious in their chattering. "

孩子们对学校旅行的兴奋之情，从他们的叽叽喳喳的谈话声中就能明显感受到。

catalyses noun

/kəˈtæləˌsiːz/ /ˈkætəlaɪzɪz/

催化作用，催化。

"The enzyme's presence catalyses the breakdown of lactose in milk, making it easier to digest. "

酶的存在催化了牛奶中乳糖的分解，使其更容易消化。

substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

物质, 材料

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

科学家仔细检查了这种物质，以确定它的化学成分。

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

特别，尤其。

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

我妹妹很乐于助人，尤其是在整理东西方面。

biochemical noun

/ˌbaɪoʊˈkɛmɪkəl/ /ˌbaɪəˈkɛmɪkəl/

生物化学物质，生化物质

"The doctor ordered a blood test to check the levels of important biochemicals in my body, like glucose and cholesterol. "

医生让我做了个血液检查，看看我体内一些重要的生化物质含量是否正常，比如葡萄糖和胆固醇。

microorganism noun

/ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəm̩/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊˈɔːɹ.ɡən.ɪ.zəm̩/

微生物，细菌。

"The cud is then reswallowed and further digested by specialized microorganisms that live in the rumen."

这些食物随后会被反刍并进一步消化，而这一过程则依赖于瘤胃中生存的特殊微生物，比如细菌。

characteristic noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/

特点，特征。

"The characteristic smell of freshly baked bread always reminds me of my grandmother's kitchen. "

新鲜出炉的面包那种独特的香味总是让我想起我奶奶的厨房。

evolution noun

/ˈɛvəluːʃ(ə)n/ /ˌivə-/

演变，进化，发展.

"The evolution of the family dinner schedule was gradual, moving from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. "

家庭晚餐时间的演变是逐渐的，从下午六点慢慢变成了下午七点。

reactions noun

/riˈækʃənz/ /riˈækʃnz/

反应，回应，感想

"The announcement of the verdict brought a violent reaction."

对判决的宣布引来了强烈的反应。

sourdough noun

/ˈsaʊəˌdəʊ/ /ˈsaʊɚˌdoʊ/

酸面包，酸酵头面包

"My favorite sandwich is made with fresh sourdough bread because I love its tangy flavor. "

我最喜欢的 sandwich 是用新鲜的酸面包做的，因为我喜欢它那种带点酸的味道。

anaerobic adjective

/ˌænəˈɹoʊbik/

无氧的，厌氧的

"The deep, dark mud at the bottom of the pond is an anaerobic environment. "

池塘底部深色的淤泥是一个缺氧的环境。