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v.deliberate on; make preparations; mull over
这件事正在酝酿之中。
The matter is now under deliberation.
暴风雨已经酝酿一整天了。
A storm had been brewing all day.
这个思想早已在他脑中酝酿成熟了。
He had this idea a while ago after mulling it over in his head.
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- 2
n.fermentation; making (of beer, wine, etc.)
水稻酝酿后就成了米酒。
Rice becomes rice wine after brewing.
粮食在酝酿过程中会有奇怪的味道。
The grain will have a strange taste during the brewing process.
酒是由粮食酝酿而来的。
Wine is brewed from grain.
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- 3
v.brew; ferment
酝酿酒是一个很长的过程。
Brewing wine is a long process.
你会酝酿酒吗?
Can you brew wine?
酝酿出的酒很醇香。
The brewed wine is very mellow.
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Word usage
- Note"酿" cannot be pronounced as "ràng" or "rǎng".