marinate /ˈmærɪˌneɪt/ ( marinating, marinated, marinates )

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  V-T/V-I If you marinate meat or fish, or if it marinates, you keep it in a mixture of oil, vinegar, spices, and herbs before cooking it, so that it can develop a special flavour. 使受腌汁浸泡; 腌泡

  例：

  Marinate the chicken for at least 4 hours.

  把鸡肉放在腌汁里浸泡至少四个小时。