masticate
UK/'mæstikeit/US
TOEFLGREC1
Definitions
v.
To chew food thoroughly; to grind or knead something into a pulp.
咀嚼；研磨成浆
Root Breakdown
Loanwordmasticateother
=masticate
Example Sentences
- 1.
Proper chewing and masticating food aids in better digestion.
- 2.
The chef demonstrated how to masticate the vegetables properly.
- 3.
Cows masticate their food repeatedly throughout the day.