simmer
verb
Definitions of simmer verb
- Transitive(及物动词)Intransitive(不及物动词)
To cook a liquid, or food containing liquid, at a temperature just below boiling point.
慢火炖；煨
Simmer the sauce gently to allow the flavors to meld.
轻轻炖煮酱汁，让味道融合。
The soup has been simmering on the stove for hours.
这锅汤已经在炉子上炖了好几个小时。
Place the meat in the pot and then let it simmer.
将肉放入锅中，然后让它炖煮。
- Intransitive(不及物动词)
When a negative feeling or disagreement simmers, it develops slowly and quietly over time, with the potential to become more serious or to erupt suddenly.
酝酿；暗中滋长
Discontent has been simmering among the staff.
员工之间的不满一直在酝酿。
The dispute about the new policy had been simmering beneath the surface.
关于新政策的争议一直在暗中发展。
She was simmering with anger over the decision.
她对这个决定感到愤怒，情绪一直在积累。
Phrasal Verbs of simmer
- simmer down
to reduce one's anger or excitement about a situation
平静下来
• After the argument, he needed some time to simmer down.
争吵过后，他需要一些时间冷静下来。