mastication process 咀嚼过程
proper masticating 正确的咀嚼方式
masticating gum 咀嚼胶（如口香糖）
chewing and masticating 咀嚼与研磨
1. The patient was advised to stop masticating on the affected side.
医生建议患者停止用受伤那一侧咀嚼。
2. Proper masticating helps in better digestion.
正确的咀嚼有助于更好的消化。
3. The old man spent a long time masticating his tough steak.
这位老人大量时间都在咀嚼他那块坚硬的牛排。
A: You should chew your food more slowly while masticating.
A：你咀嚼食物时应该更慢一些。
B: I know, but I am in a hurry for work.
B：我知道，但我上班要迟到了。
1) 咀嚼（生理动作）
2) 细嚼慢咽（强调过程）
3) 在牙科领域指研磨食物
1. v. 咀嚼；细嚼慢咽
e.g.He kept on masticating his food for a long time.
他花了很长时间咀嚼他的食物。
verb
1. To chew food; to grind food with the teeth.
Synonym: chewing, grinding