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leaven

/ˈlɛv.ən/

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noun

酵母，发酵剂。

Any agent used to make dough rise or to have a similar effect on baked goods.

Examples :

"The baker added leaven to the dough to make the bread fluffy and light. "

面包师在面团里加入了酵母，使面包变得蓬松柔软。

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noun

酵母，发酵剂

Anything that makes a general assimilating change in the mass.

Examples :

"The new teacher's enthusiasm was a leaven that energized the entire classroom. "

这位新老师的热情就像是酵母一样，让整个教室都充满了活力。

mass substance material food process

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verb

发酵，使发酵。

To add a leavening agent.

Examples :

"The baker will leaven the dough with yeast so it rises properly. "

面包师会用酵母发酵面团，这样面团才能好好地发起来。

food agriculture chemistry substance process

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verb

发酵，使发酵。

To cause to rise by fermentation.

Examples :

"The baker used yeast to leaven the dough, making it rise into fluffy bread. "

面包师用酵母使面团发酵，做出了蓬松的面包。

food agriculture process

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verb

缓和，减轻。

To temper an action or decision.

Examples :

"She tried to leaven her criticism of his artwork with encouragement, hoping to inspire him rather than discourage him. "

她试图在批评他的画作时加入一些鼓励，以此缓和语气，希望能够激励他，而不是让他灰心。

mind action character attitude

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verb

使…发酵，影响，感染。

To imbue; to infect; to vitiate.

Examples :

"The constant complaining from a few employees began to leaven the entire office with negativity. "

少数员工不停的抱怨开始让整个办公室都笼罩在消极情绪中，影响了大家的心情。

negative condition process

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verb

发酵，使…膨胀。

To rise or become larger.

Examples :

"The dough will leaven in a warm place before we bake the bread. "

面团在烘烤面包前，会先在温暖的地方发酵膨胀。