chewing

n biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
v chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth

[医] [咀]嚼

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chewing 来源于动词 chew，表示“咀嚼”。词尾 -ing 表示正在进行的动作，因此 chewing 意为“正在咀嚼”。

例句

1. She is chewing gum while studying for her exam.

她在为考试复习时嚼着口香糖。

2. Chewing food slowly can help with digestion.

慢慢咀嚼食物有助于消化。

3. He was chewing on a pencil while thinking of an answer.

他在思考答案时咬着铅笔。