boiling point
US /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ pɔɪnt/
UK /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ pɔɪnt/
1.
沸点
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摄氏度时达到沸点。
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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
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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。
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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。