音标:[ˈlevənz] ;
v. 使(面团)发酵( leaven的第三人称单数 ); 在…中掺入改变的因素
n a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
n an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something
v cause to puff up with a leaven

leaven的用法和样例:

例句

用作名词(n.)
  1. We often use leaven when baking breads.烤面包时,我们经常使用发酵剂。
  2. The leaven of reform was working.改革的影响力在起作用。

词汇搭配

  • of the same leaven同类的,同一性质的...
  • the old leaven尚未革除的旧影响力...

经典引文

  • You are to be that vitally active leaven in the lump of the nation.

    出自:M. L. King
  • Know ye not that a little leauen leaueneth the whole lumpe?

    出自:Bible (AV): 1 Corinthians
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