ferment
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/fərˈment/
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/fəˈment/
to cause a substance to change chemically, usually turning sugar into alcohol or other substances; to cause a change or development in something
The grapes ferment in large vats to create wine.
ブドウは大きな樽で発酵してワインを作ります。
a state of agitation or excitement, often leading to change or unrest
The new policy caused a ferment among the employees.
新しい政策は社員の間で騒ぎを引き起こしました。