leaven
UK/'levn/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A substance such as yeast that causes dough to rise; an influence that gradually changes something
酵母；发酵剂；渐变的影响因素
v.
To add a leavening agent to dough; to modify or lighten something with a subtle influence
使发酵；用酵母发面；逐渐改变或缓和
Root Breakdown
Native Englishleavenother
=leaven
Example Sentences
- 1.
The baker used yeast as a natural leaven to make the bread rise.
- 2.
Time and education can leaven the cultural prejudices in society.