酝酿 implies a gradual process of internal accumulation before an event or decision manifests externally.
Word in 30 Seconds
- To prepare or plan something over a long period.
- To gradually develop an atmosphere or emotion.
- Rooted in the process of brewing or fermenting wine.
Overview
- 1概述：酝酿是一个充满动态感的词汇，它不仅包含时间的推移，还包含内部力量的积聚。从造酒的本义出发，它强调的是一种从无到有、从隐秘到显现的过程。2) 用法模式：该词既可用于具体的计划（如酝酿方案），也可用于抽象的情绪或气氛（如酝酿情绪、酝酿风暴）。它常接名词性宾语，表示正在筹备或形成中的事物。3) 常见语境：在新闻报道中，常用于描述政策调整前的准备（如“酝酿已久的改革”）；在文学或日常语境中，常用于描述人的心理活动或环境氛围的转变。4) 近义词辨析：与“筹备”相比，“酝酿”更强调心理的准备和过程的潜移默化；与“准备”相比，“酝酿”侧重于内部的积淀而非外部的动作执行。
Examples
他正在酝酿一个大胆的创业计划。
everydayHe is brewing a bold business plan.
这场会议酝酿已久，旨在解决核心矛盾。
formalThis meeting has been in the works for a long time, aiming to resolve core conflicts.
教室里酝酿着一种紧张的气氛。
informalA tense atmosphere was brewing in the classroom.
政府部门正在酝酿相关的法律修订。
academicGovernment departments are deliberating on relevant legal amendments.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
酝酿多时
in the works for a long time
酝酿风暴
brewing a storm
静心酝酿
carefully deliberating
Often Confused With
Refers to the concrete logistical arrangements and preparations for an event or project.
Focuses on the strategic design and creative planning aspect rather than the gradual forming process.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Use '酝酿' in formal or semi-formal contexts to imply depth and time. It is not suitable for simple, quick tasks. It often carries a sense of anticipation or impending change.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using it for simple daily chores like 'doing homework'. Remember it requires a sense of internal development or strategic planning. Do not confuse it with 'preparing' physical objects.
Tips
Use with abstract nouns
Pair '酝酿' with words like '计划' (plan) or '情绪' (emotion). This highlights the gradual nature of the process.
Avoid for quick tasks
Do not use '酝酿' for short-term tasks. It implies time and depth, not immediate action.
Brewing metaphor
The word originates from winemaking. Think of it as 'letting ideas ferment' before serving them.
Word Origin
From the process of winemaking (酝: to brew; 酿: to ferment). It historically describes the chemical change of ingredients into wine.
Cultural Context
The term reflects the Chinese cultural value of patience and thoroughness. It suggests that important decisions should not be rushed but allowed to 'mature'.
Memory Tip
Think of wine fermenting in a cellar. It takes time, silence, and patience to create something good.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions不，它也可以用于描述情绪或气氛的形成。例如，我们可以说“酝酿情绪”来准备表演，或者“酝酿着一场风暴”来形容紧张的局势。
“准备”通常指具体的行动安排，而“酝酿”更侧重于前期的思考、构思以及隐蔽的、长期的准备过程。
它在书面语和正式场合中使用频率较高，但在口语中也常用于表达“正在考虑某事”的语境。
通常是表示抽象事物的名词，如计划、方案、情绪、气氛、改革等。
Test Yourself
公司正在___一项新的福利政策。
政策出台前通常有一个长期的筹划过程，使用“酝酿”最为恰当。
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Summary
酝酿 implies a gradual process of internal accumulation before an event or decision manifests externally.
- To prepare or plan something over a long period.
- To gradually develop an atmosphere or emotion.
- Rooted in the process of brewing or fermenting wine.
Use with abstract nouns
Pair '酝酿' with words like '计划' (plan) or '情绪' (emotion). This highlights the gradual nature of the process.
Avoid for quick tasks
Do not use '酝酿' for short-term tasks. It implies time and depth, not immediate action.
Brewing metaphor
The word originates from winemaking. Think of it as 'letting ideas ferment' before serving them.
Examples
4 of 4他正在酝酿一个大胆的创业计划。
He is brewing a bold business plan.
这场会议酝酿已久，旨在解决核心矛盾。
This meeting has been in the works for a long time, aiming to resolve core conflicts.
教室里酝酿着一种紧张的气氛。
A tense atmosphere was brewing in the classroom.
政府部门正在酝酿相关的法律修订。
Government departments are deliberating on relevant legal amendments.
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