simmer /ˈsɪmə/ CET6+ TEM8 ( simmering, simmered, simmers )

• 1. 

  V-T/V-I 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

  例：

  Make an infusion by boiling and simmering the rhubarb and camomile together.

  煮炖大黄和黄春菊来熬成浓汁。

• 2. 

  N-SING Simmer is also a noun. 炖; 煨

  例：

  Combine the stock, whole onion and peppercorns in a pan and bring to a simmer.

  把高汤料、整个洋葱和胡椒粒拌入平底锅内，然后用文火炖。

• 3. 

  V-I 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. (冲突或争吵) 酝酿; 趋于激化

  例：

  ...bitter divisions that have simmered for more than half a century.

  …酝酿了半个多世纪的严重分歧。