액체를 비등점 바로 아래 온도에서 계속 끓이다
to stay just below the boiling point while being heated
예문:
"The sauce should simmer for at least an hour to thicken properly."
"She left the vegetable soup to simmer on the stove while she cleaned."
화나 분노 등의 감정이 폭발하기 직전의 상태에 있다
to be in a state of suppressed anger or excitement that is close to breaking out
예문:
"Long-standing grievances began to simmer among the local residents."
"He was visibly simmering with anger after the meeting ended."
액체가 비등점 바로 아래에서 부드럽게 끓고 있는 상태
a state or temperature just below the boiling point
예문:
"Bring the milk to a simmer, but do not let it boil over."
"The stew was kept at a steady simmer throughout the afternoon."