| 单词 | on the simmer | 
| 释义 | > as lemmason the simmer  2.  Chiefly with indefinite article. The state or condition of simmering; (later also) the degree of heat at which something simmers. Formerly frequently in  at (also on) a simmer,  on the simmer. ΘΚΠ the world > matter > properties of materials > temperature > heat > action of boiling > 			[noun]		 > action or fact of simmering simperinga1500 simmering1689 simmer1758 1758    A. Reid tr.  P. J. Macquer Elements Theory & Pract. Chym. II. 108  				Put it with some water into a glass retort..and distill it, keeping the water just in a simmer. 1797    Repertory Patent Inventions 6 300  				I bring the copper gradually to a simmer or slow boil, in which state I let it remain about 10 minutes. 1809    B. H. Malkin tr.  A. R. Le Sage Adventures Gil Blas I.  ii. v. 232  				The kettle was kept on the simmer [Fr. l'eau bue]. 1828    C. Lamb Refl. in Pillory in  Elia 2nd Ser. 16  				This nubbling might have helped the pot boil, when your dirty cuttings from the shambles..shall stand at a cold simmer. 1855    J. C. Morton Cycl. Agric. I. 328/1  				These ingredients, after standing, perhaps, half an hour on a hot grate, were brought to a simmer, then strained. 1921    Amer. Cookery May 743/1  				Boil hard for ten minutes... Diminish heat to a simmer. 1979    Guardian 2 Nov. 10/1  				Add the peas, bring back to a simmer, and cook gently. 2005    Delicious Nov. 138  				Gradually stir in a 200ml carton of coconut cream and bring to a simmer. < as lemmas | 
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