1. | [t][i] ~ (sth) 用文火炖;煨to cook sth by keeping it almost at boiling point; to be cooked in this way |
Simmer the sauce gently for 10 minutes. 把调味汁用文火炖 10 分钟。 | |
Leave the soup to simmer. 让汤煨着。 |
2. | [i] ~ (with sth) 充满(难以控制的感情,尤指愤怒)to be filled with a strong feeling, especially anger, which you have difficulty controlling |
She was still simmering with resentment. 她依旧憋着一肚子的怨恨。 | |
Anger simmered inside him. 他心里郁结着怒火。 |
3. | [i] 即将爆发;酝酿to develop for a period of time without any real anger or violence being shown |
This argument has been simmering for months. 这场争论已酝酿了几个月了。 |