leaven

[ˈlevn] [ˈlɛvən]
  • 第三人称单数:leavens;
  • 过去式:leavened;
  • 过去分词:leavened;
  • 现在分词:leavening;
  • 例句
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    • Noun
      1. a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
      2. an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something;
      "his sermons benefited from a leavening of humor"
    • Verb
      1. cause to puff up with a leaven;
      "unleavened bread"