masticate
verb
UK/ˈmæs.tɪ.keɪt/
US/ˈmæs.tə.keɪt/
Definitions of masticate verb
- Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)medical(醫學)
to crush or grind food using the teeth in preparation for swallowing
咀嚼
Masticating food thoroughly aids in digestion.
徹底咀嚼食物有助於消化。
You should masticate each mouthful of food carefully before swallowing.
你應該仔細咀嚼每一口食物再吞嚥。
The baby is learning how to masticate solid food.
這個嬰兒正在學習如何咀嚼固體食物。