| 单词 |
simmering |
| 释义 |
▪ I. ˈsimmering, vbl. n.
[f. simmer v.1 + -ing1.]
The action of the vb.; the state of being near boiling-point; the gentle murmuring of a liquid under the influence of heat. Also fig.
1707Mortimer Husb. (1721) II. 323 Experience shews it wastes less, and ferments better after so long boiling than simmering. 1753Chambers' Cycl. Suppl. s.v. Wine, Any considerable heat, or even a degree of simmering, or tepidity. 1822Scott Peveril xxxv, The simmering of a small pot which he had placed on the flame. 1869Blackmore Lorna D. ii, A simmering buzzed in my heavy brain. 1898L. Stephen Stud. Biogr. II. 56 The fact illustrates the vague simmering of an interest in German speculation.
▪ II. ˈsimmering, ppl. a.
[f. simmer v.1 + -ing2.]
That simmers; murmuring with a subdued sound.
1791E. Darwin Bot. Gard. i. 26 Nymphs! you erewhile on simmering cauldrons play'd. 1843Carlyle Past & Pr. ii. vii, Such is the buzz and frothy simmering ferment of the general mind. 1859Tennent Ceylon vii. vii. II. 255 The woods resounding with the simmering hum of insects. 1872Geo. Eliot Middlem. v. 36 The simmering dislike of the other medical men.
Hence ˈsimmeringly adv.
1681J. Chetham Angler's Vade-m. xxxix. §24 (1689) 276 Let the Liquour boil very leisurely and simmeringly only. |
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单词 simmer 释义 ▪ I. simmer, n.|sm(r)|[f. the vb.]The state or condition of simmering. C......