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ferment

/fɚˈmɛnt/

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1 · verb

to undergo a chemical change caused by yeast or bacteria

发酵

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Crushed grapes ferment in large wooden barrels before the wine is bottled.
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压碎的葡萄在大木桶里发酵，然后才装瓶。
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Pronunciation: /fɚˈmɛnt/

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