Refrigeration delayed the softening of the fruit. 冷藏延缓了水果的软化过程。
A small amount added to the soaking water of beans will hasten the softening and cooking processes and reduce the beans' propensity to cause flatulence in the eater. 加少量的苏打在水里泡豆子可以加速烹饪时的软化过程,而且还免于吃完豆子造成的腹胀。