leaven [ˈlevn]
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基本释义
vt.使发酵;vi.渐变;n.酵母;影响
英英释义
to add a substance to bread or another food made with flour to make it get bigger when it is cooked
参考例句
These men have been the leaven in the lump of the race. 如果说这个种族是块面团,这些人便是发酵剂。
The leaven of reform was working. 改革的影响力在起作用。
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