aerated

/eəˈreɪt/ (bre, ipa) · /erˈeɪt/ (ame, ipa)

aerated — verb

  • aeratedpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • aerateds3rd person singular
  • aerateding-ing form
  • aeratededpast simple

1. to put gas into a liquid so it becomes fizzy, especially when making a drink

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

to put gas into a liquid so it becomes fizzy, especially when making a drink

例句

The factory aerated the orange drink before sealing each bottle.

aerate + drink in production

The small cafe aerated its lemon water before the lunch rush.

aerate + water for serving

文法句型

aerate + drink or other liquid

用法筆記

Usually used for drinks or other liquids that are made fizzy by adding gas.

2. to let air reach soil or another material so air can move through it more easily

2.動詞及物C1
釋義

to let air reach soil or another material so air can move through it more easily

例句

Ground staff aerated the football field after three days of heavy rain.

aerate + field after rain

The gardener aerated the flower beds before planting tomatoes in spring.

文法句型

aerate + soil / field / lawn

用法筆記

Often used for soil, lawns, and sports fields after rain or heavy use.