boiling point
noun /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ pɔɪnt/
/ˈbɔɪlɪŋ pɔɪnt/
[uncountable, countable]- the temperature at which a liquid starts to boil
沸点 - The boiling point of water is 100°C.
水的沸点是100摄氏度。 - Bring the sauce to boiling point.
把调味汁煮沸。
Collocations Dictionaryverb + boiling point- reach
- bring something to
- heat something to
- …
- The boiling point of water is 100°C.
- the point at which a person becomes very angry, or a situation is likely to become violent
极度愤怒；（某种状态的）爆发点 - Racial tension has reached boiling point.
种族间的紧张状态已达到一触即发的程度。 - Kate’s anger was reaching boiling point.
凯特已怒不可遏。
Collocations Dictionaryverb + boiling point- reach
- bring something to
- heat something to
- …
- Racial tension has reached boiling point.