boil down
US /bɔɪl daʊn/
UK /bɔɪl daʊn/
短语动词
1.
熬浓, 煮浓
to reduce a liquid by boiling so that it becomes thicker and more concentrated
示例:
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You need to boil down the sauce until it thickens.
你需要把酱汁熬浓。
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The chef decided to boil down the stock for a richer flavor.
厨师决定把高汤熬浓，以获得更浓郁的味道。
2.
归结为, 总结
to summarize or simplify something to its most essential points
示例:
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The whole argument can boil down to a single question.
整个论点可以归结为一个问题。
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Ultimately, the problem boiled down to a lack of communication.
归根结底，问题归结为缺乏沟通。
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