boil up

US /bɔɪl ʌp/
UK /bɔɪl ʌp/
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1.

上涌, 加剧

to become very angry or excited

:
His anger began to boil up when he heard the news.
他听到这个消息时,怒火开始上涌
Tensions are starting to boil up between the two groups.
两个团体之间的紧张关系开始加剧
2.

煮沸, 烧开

to cook something by boiling it, often until it is soft or reduced

:
You need to boil up the potatoes until they are tender.
你需要把土豆煮软
Let's boil up some water for tea.
我们来烧点水泡茶。