simmer

US /ˈsɪm.ɚ/
UK /ˈsɪm.ɚ/
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1.

燉, 煨

to stay just below the boiling point while being heated

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Let the sauce simmer for 20 minutes.
讓醬汁燉煮20分鐘。
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The soup should simmer gently, not boil vigorously.
湯應該小火慢燉，而不是劇烈沸騰。
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stewbraisepoachgently boil
2.

醞釀, 暗流湧動

to be in a state of suppressed anger or excitement

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Her anger continued to simmer beneath the surface.
她的怒火繼續在表面下醞釀。
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Tensions have been simmering between the two countries for months.
兩國之間的緊張關係已經醞釀了數月。
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festersmolderbroilseethe
1.

微沸, 醞釀

a state or process of simmering

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Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat.
將混合物煮至微沸，然後調小火。
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The conflict remained at a low simmer for years.
衝突多年來一直處於低沸點狀態。
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stewbroilferment