boiling point

US /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ pɔɪnt/
UK /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ pɔɪnt/
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1.

沸点

the temperature at which a liquid boils and turns to vapor

:
Water reaches its boiling point at 100 degrees Celsius.
水在100摄氏度时达到沸点
The boiling point of alcohol is lower than that of water.
酒精的沸点比水低。
2.

沸点, 忍耐极限

the point at which one loses one's temper or self-control

:
His constant complaining finally reached my boiling point.
他不停的抱怨终于达到了我的忍耐极限
When he started insulting my family, I reached my boiling point.
当他开始侮辱我的家人时,我达到了我的忍耐极限