The Open Dictionary

simmer

動詞

UK/ˈsɪm.əʳ/
US/ˈsɪm.ɚ/

定義 simmer 動詞

  1. 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。

  2. 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。

片語動詞 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。