macerate

US /ˈmæsəreɪt/
UK /ˈmæsəreɪt/
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1.

浸軟, 浸漬

soften or break up (food) by soaking in a liquid

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Macerate the fruit in brandy for an hour before serving.
上菜前，將水果在白蘭地中浸泡一小時。
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The chef decided to macerate the berries in sugar and lemon juice.
廚師決定將漿果用糖和檸檬汁浸軟。
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soaksteepinfusesoftentenderize
2.

浸軟, 分解

(of a solid) become soft or broken up by soaking in a liquid

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The paper began to macerate in the water.
紙張開始在水中浸軟。
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Over time, the plant fibers will macerate and decompose.
隨著時間的推移，植物纖維會浸軟並分解。
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disintegratedecomposedissolvesoften