macerate /ˈmæsəˌreɪt/ ( macerating, macerated, macerates )

• 1. 

  V-T/V-I If you macerate food, or if it macerates, you soak it in a liquid for a period of time so that it absorbs the liquid. 浸软

  例：

  I like to macerate the food in liqueur for a few minutes before serving.

  我想把食物在利口酒里泡几分钟后再享用。

  例：

  Cognac is also used to macerate and flavour ingredients and casseroles.

  干邑白兰地也用于食材和砂锅炖菜的浸软和提味。

  例：

  Seal tightly then leave for four to five days to macerate.

  密封好后浸泡四到五天。