boiling point

US /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ pɔɪnt/
UK /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ pɔɪnt/
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1.

沸点

the temperature at which a liquid boils and turns to vapor

:
Water reaches its boiling point at 100 degrees Celsius.
水は摂氏100度で沸点に達します。
The boiling point of alcohol is lower than that of water.
アルコールの沸点は水よりも低い。
2.

沸点, 我慢の限界

the point at which one loses one's temper or self-control

:
His constant complaining finally reached my boiling point.
彼の絶え間ない不平はついに私の沸点に達した。
When he started insulting my family, I reached my boiling point.
彼が私の家族を侮辱し始めたとき、私は沸点に達した。