leavening
US /ˈlev.ən.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈlev.ən.ɪŋ/
名词
1.
发酵剂, 膨松剂
a substance, such as yeast or baking powder, used to make dough or batter rise
示例:
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Yeast is a common leavening agent used in bread making.
酵母是面包制作中常用的发酵剂。
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The recipe calls for a teaspoon of leavening.
食谱要求加入一茶匙发酵粉。
2.
调剂, 催化因素
an influence that modifies something or makes it less serious
示例:
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His humor provided a necessary leavening to the somber meeting.
他的幽默为沉闷的会议增添了必要的调剂。
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The book needs a leavening of hope to balance the tragedy.
这本书需要一点希望的调剂来平衡悲剧色彩。
动词
1.
发酵, 调剂
present participle of leaven: to add a substance to dough to make it rise, or to permeate with a modifying influence
示例:
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She is leavening the dough for the morning bread.
她正在为早上的面包发酵面团。
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The author is leavening the serious plot with witty dialogue.
作者正用诙谐的对话来调剂严肃的情节。
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