masticate
US /ˈmæs.tɪ.keɪt/
UK /ˈmæs.tɪ.keɪt/
動詞
咀嚼
to chew food
範例:
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It is important to masticate your food thoroughly before swallowing.
吞嚥前徹底咀嚼食物很重要。
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The cows were slowly masticating the grass in the field.
牛群正在田野裡慢慢地咀嚼著草。