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simmering

UK //ˈsɪmərɪŋ//US //ˈsɪmərɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语simeren,可能受到古法语esumer(沸腾)的影响,最终可追溯至拉丁语ex-(出)+ fumare(冒烟)。

verb

❶ 指液体保持在接近沸点的温度下缓慢冒泡的状态,常用于烹饪中形容小火慢炖的过程。

“The soup is simmering gently on the stove.”

(汤在炉子上用小火慢慢炖着。)

“Simmer the sauce for 20 minutes to thicken it.”

(将酱汁小火炖20分钟使其变稠。)

❶ 比喻某种情绪或冲突处于持续的低强度状态,随时可能爆发。

“Tensions have been simmering between the two countries for months.”

(两国间的紧张局势已持续酝酿了数月之久。)

“Her anger was simmering just below the surface.”

(她的怒火在表面之下暗暗翻腾。)

同义词:boiling, stewing, seething, brewing, smoldering

adjective

❶ 形容处于接近沸点状态的,或比喻某种情绪即将爆发的。

“The simmering pot filled the kitchen with a delicious aroma.”

(微沸的锅使厨房充满诱人香气。)

“She gave him a simmering look of disapproval.”

(她向他投去隐忍不悦的眼神。)

同义词:heated, smoldering, brooding, burning, festering

常见短语

simmer down — 用于劝人冷静下来,平息怒气或激动的情绪。

“Hey, simmer down! There's no need to shout.”

(嘿,冷静点!没必要大喊大叫。)

at a simmer — 指液体保持在刚好低于沸点的温度状态,常用于烹饪指示。

“Reduce the heat and keep the soup at a simmer.”

(调小火候让汤保持在微沸状态。)