simmer

US /ˈsɪm.ɚ/
UK /ˈsɪm.ɚ/
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1.

炖, 煨

to stay just below the boiling point while being heated

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Let the sauce simmer for 20 minutes.
让酱汁炖煮20分钟。
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The soup should simmer gently, not boil vigorously.
汤应该小火慢炖，而不是剧烈沸腾。
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stewbraisepoachgently boil
2.

酝酿, 暗流涌动

to be in a state of suppressed anger or excitement

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Her anger continued to simmer beneath the surface.
她的怒火继续在表面下酝酿。
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Tensions have been simmering between the two countries for months.
两国之间的紧张关系已经酝酿了数月。
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festersmolderbroilseethe
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微沸, 酝酿

a state or process of simmering

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Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat.
将混合物煮至微沸，然后调小火。
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The conflict remained at a low simmer for years.
冲突多年来一直处于低沸点状态。
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stewbroilferment