| 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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