simmer

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

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

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

...bitter divisions that have simmered for more than half a century. …酝酿了半个多世纪的严重分歧。