单词：masticates
音标：[ˈmæstɪˌkeɪts] ；
v. 咀嚼( masticate的第三人称单数 ); 粉碎, 磨烂
v grind and knead
v chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth
v chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth
masticate的用法和样例：
例句
用作动词(v.)
- Americans now masticate 86 million pounds of meat every day.美国人现在每天要吃掉八千六百万磅的肉。
- The mouth is so dry that it is difficulty for the patient to masticate and swallow food.口内大干，以致病人咀嚼和吞下食物，都有困难。