boiling point
US /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ pɔɪnt/
UK /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ pɔɪnt/
1.
沸點
the temperature at which a liquid boils and turns to vapor
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Water reaches its boiling point at 100 degrees Celsius.
水在100攝氏度時達到沸點。
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The boiling point of alcohol is lower than that of water.
酒精的沸點比水低。
2.
沸點, 忍耐極限
the point at which one loses one's temper or self-control
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His constant complaining finally reached my boiling point.
他不停的抱怨終於達到了我的忍耐極限。
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When he started insulting my family, I reached my boiling point.
當他開始侮辱我的家人時，我達到了我的忍耐極限。