boiling point
US /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ pɔɪnt/
UK /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ pɔɪnt/
1.
沸点
the temperature at which a liquid boils and turns to vapor
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Water reaches its boiling point at 100 degrees Celsius.
水は摂氏100度で沸点に達します。
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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
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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。
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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。