| 词汇 | simmer |
| 释义 | simmer (noun) simmer 2 ENTRIES FOUND: simmer (verb) simmer (noun) 1 simmer /ˈsɪmɚ/ verb simmers; simmered; simmering 1 simmer /ˈsɪmɚ/ verb simmers; simmered; simmering Learner's definition of SIMMER 1 : to cook (something) so that it is almost boiling for a certain period of time炖 [+ object] Simmer the stew for 40 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.把菜炖40分钟或直到酱汁变浓。 The chicken was simmered in a cream sauce.鸡肉是放在奶油沙司里炖的。 [no object] Let the stew simmer (for) 40 minutes.把菜炖40分钟。 2 [no object] a : to be filled with a strong feeling that is difficult to control or hide充满（难以控制的情感） — usually + with He was simmering with anger/resentment.他当时憋着一肚子怒火/怨恨。 b : to be felt strongly by someone without being directly shown or expressed（强烈的感情）憋着 Anger simmered inside him.他憋着满腔怒火。 3 [no object] : to continue for a long time without producing a definite result（无结果地）长期维持 The dispute simmered for years before any progress was made.争论持续了很多年才稍有进展。 It's a debate that has simmered for 30 years and is likely to continue.这场争论已持续了30年，可能还会继续下去。 simmering conflicts/controversies持续不断的冲突/争论 Long-simmering tensions between the two groups eventually sparked violence.两个组织之间长期持续的紧张局势最终引发了暴力事件。 4 [no object] : to develop slowly缓慢发展；酝酿 The idea for my novel simmered in my mind for quite some time.小说的构思已经在我脑海里酝酿多时了。 simmer down [phrasal verb] : to become calm after being very angry or excited冷静下来；平静下来 After he simmered down, we were able to work out a solution to the problem.他平静下来后，我们得以找到了解决问题的方法。 “Simmer down! I was just joking. Don't take it so personally.”“冷静！我只是开玩笑，不要以为是针对你。” 2 simmer /ˈsɪmɚ/ noun 2 simmer /ˈsɪmɚ/ noun Learner's definition of SIMMER [singular] : a state of simmering : a way of cooking that is close to boiling煨；炖 Bring the mixture to a simmer.把这个杂拌菜炖上。 |
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