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ferment
他動詞
複数形: ferments過去形: fermented過去分詞: fermented現在分詞: fermenting比較級: null最上級: null
This term carries a dual energy of biological decay and creative transformation. In a culinary or chemical sense, it describes the bubbling, active process of breaking down sugars into alcohol or acids, evoking smells of sharpness and textures of effervescence. In social or political contexts, the word describes a state of agitation or unrest. It suggests a hidden, simmering tension that is building up beneath the surface, eventually leading to a sudden eruption of change or revolution.