1 V-ERG 用文火炖;煨 When you simmer food or when it simmers, you cook it by keeping it at boiling point or just below boiling point. 用文火炖;煨
SYN bubble, stew, boil gently, seethe
Simmer is also a noun.
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Combine the stock, whole onion and peppercorns in a pan and bring to a simmer.
将高汤、一整头洋葱和胡椒粒一起放在平底锅里,开小火炖。
2 VERB (冲突、争吵等)酝酿,即将爆发 If a conflict or a quarrel simmers, it does not actually happen for a period of time, but eventually builds up to the point where it does. (冲突、争吵等)酝酿,即将爆发
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...bitter divisions that have simmered for more than half a century. [VERB]
酝酿了半个多世纪的严重分歧
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The gardener exploded with the rage that had simmered all morning. [VERB]
花匠憋了一个早上的愤怒终于爆发了。
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The province was attacked a month ago after weeks of simmering tension. [VERB-ing]
在紧张局势连续数周恶化后,这个省于一个月前遭到了袭击。
Phrasal verbs: - simmer down
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