酝酿

MEANING

1. 壹动verb

   to mull over (an issue)

   • zhègewèntíxūyàoyùnniàngyīxià.

     这个问题需要酝酿一下。🔊

     This issue needs some time to be thought through carefully.

2. 貳动verb

   to hold exploratory discussions

   • tāmenzhèngzàiyùnniàngyīgèxīnjìhuà.

     他们正在酝酿一个新计划。🔊

     They are working on a new plan.

3. 參动verb

   (of a crisis) to be brewing

   • yīchǎngwēijīzhèngzàiyùnniàng.

     一场危机正在酝酿。🔊

     A crisis is brewing.

4. 肆动verb

   (of alcohol) to ferment

   • jiǔzàitǒnglǐyùnniàng.

     酒在桶里酝酿。🔊

     The wine is fermenting in the barrel.