late 14c., in alchemy, with a broad sense; modern scientific sense is from c. 1600; from Late Latin fermentationem (nominative fermentatio), noun of action from past participle stem of Latin fermentare "to ferment" (see ferment (v.)). Figurative use attested from 1650s.
双语例句
1. It acts as a catalyst in the process of fermentation.
它在发酵过程中起触媒的作用.
来自《简明英汉词典》
2. The process, in which the tea develops its characteristic astringency, is known as fermentation.
茶开始散发涩味的过程称作发酵。
来自柯林斯例句
3. Sugar is added to the wine during fermentation to increase the alcohol level.
发酵时在葡萄酒里加糖以提高酒精浓度.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. Alcohol may be made by fermentation of many plants.
许多植物经过发酵可以提炼出酒精.
来自辞典例句
5. Fermentation also makes bread dough rise and helps us digest food.
