boil

中文： 沸腾、沸点

1. The point at which fluid begins to change to a vapour; the boiling point. · Add the noodles when the water comes to the boil.
2. An instance of boiling. · Surface water will do, but give it a good boil before drinking it.
3. A dish of boiled food, especially seafood. · a down-home boil with plenty of crab
4. A social event at which people gather to boil and eat food, especially seafood. (Compare a bake or clambake.) (US) · a down-home boil at the town hall

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