simmer
UK ['sɪm.ər] US [-ɚ] verb
intransitive or transitive
■to cook something liquid, or something with liquid in it, at a temperature slightly below boiling 炖，煨•Leave the vegetables to simmer for a few minutes.把蔬菜再炖几分钟。 intransitive
■If a disagreement or negative emotion simmers, it grows slowly stronger over a period of time and could become more serious at any moment （分歧或消极情绪）酝酿，积聚•The strike has been simmering for weeks.罢工已经酝酿了好几个礼拜。 •She's been simmering with resentment ever since the meeting.会议之后她便心生怨恨，一直耿耿于怀。
UK ['sɪm.ər] US [-ɚ] verb
Phrasal Verbs simmer down informal
■to become less angry or excited about something （怒火或激动的情绪）平息，冷静下来，平静下来•Come on kids! Simmer down and get on with your work!快点，孩子们！安静下来开始做功课！ |