英语词汇“boil”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

boil1

/bɔɪl

verb

1(With reference to a liquid) reach or cause to reach the temperature at which it bubbles and turns to vapour: [with object]: we asked people to boil their drinking water [no object]: he waited for the water to boil...

I had to boil up the water in an old kettle with a frayed wire.
Water was boiled in kettles, saucepans and other containers on the top of the stove, and baking done in the oven.
The first paddle steamers typically used oil-fired boilers, which provided heat to boil water, which generated steam to power the boat.

Synonyms

simmer, bubble, seethe, heat, cook, stew

1.1(With reference to a kettle, pan, or other container) heat or be heated until the liquid inside starts to boil: [with object]: she boiled the kettle and took down a couple of mugs [no object]: the kettle boiled and he filled the teapot...

When the kettle had been boiled and the tea had been made we all went up to Terri's bedroom.
She came to the rescue by boiling up seven kettles of water on her range and arranged for them to be delivered to the school.
This means having to boil up saucepans of water to have a bath.

2 [with object] Subject (something) to the heat of boiling liquid, in particular:

2.1(With reference to food) cook or be cooked by immersing in boiling water or stock: [with object]: boil the potatoes until well done (as adjective boiled) two boiled eggs [no object]: make the sauce while the lobsters are boiling...

Instead, they found it was healthier to boil food in water or a light stock.
In addition, wherever eggs have been boiled for the recipes above, then they need to be peeled before moving on to the next stage of the recipe.
British travellers can fall victim to the disease if they do not boil food and water before consumption.

Synonyms

bring to the boil, simmer, heat;

cook

2.2Wash or sterilize (clothes) in water of a very high temperature: boil bedclothes and towels...

The first surgical gloves were boiled to achieve sterilization.
You can also sterilise equipment by boiling it in water for at least 10 minutes.
If you are not satisfied that this washing powder boils your clothes whiter than any other washing product return the unused portion of the first packet you buy to us and we will send you double its purchase price.

2.3 historical Execute (someone) by subjecting them to the heat of boiling liquid: one valet was ordered to be boiled alive...

I am going to boil him in hot oil!
He is a brutal dictator who boils his political foes alive.
The country has been accused of a series of grisly human rights abuses, including torture, murder and boiling detainees alive.

3 [no object] (Of the sea or clouds) be turbulent and stormy: a huge cliff with the black sea boiling below...

Outside, the wind was blowing and dark storm clouds were boiling.
Clouds boiled in the sky overhead, blocking out the sun and heralding a storm.
I stood on the front porch watching horizontal sheets of rain sweep up the driveway as the clouds boiled menacingly overhead.

Synonyms

be turbulent, be agitated, froth, foam, churn, seethe, bubble, fizz, effervesce

literary roil

3.1(Of a person or strong emotion) be stirred up: he was boiling with rage...

I was boiling with anger and shouted that his behaviour was way out of line.
I was still boiling with jealousy, but I knew I shouldn't have said what I'd said to Adrian.
Frustration is boiling up, and she is responsible for it and so she is passing the blame.

Synonyms

be angry, be furious, be indignant, rage, fume, seethe, smoulder;

lose one's temper, lose control, rant, rave, storm, fulminate, bluster, explode, flare up, go berserk, throw a tantrum

informal blow one's top, fly off the handle, go off the deep end, hit the roof, go up the wall, blow a fuse, see red, get worked up, get steamed up

British informal spit feathers

noun

1 [in singular] The temperature at which a liquid bubbles and turns to vapour: bring the sauce to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes...

Cover with a lid, bring to a boil, and simmer for fifteen minutes.
Bring to a boil and slowly whisk in the cornstarch, a little at a time.
Combine the milk, butter and vanilla in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil.

Synonyms

boiling point, 100 degrees Celsius/centigrade

1.1The process of heating a liquid to the temperature at which it bubbles and turns to vapour: the kettle’s on the boil...

Or what of the porridge left on the boil too long or the cat's fur balls?
She loved people to call, and the welcome was always there, because the kettle was always on the boil, and her face would light up when she would come to the door.
The kettle is permanently on the boil.

1.2British A state of great activity or excitement: he has gone off the boil since opening the campaign...

However things have now gone off the boil again.
But things had gone off the boil at Burnden and Alan Ball's Exeter made an already subdued crowd of 5,631 even quieter.
Even if their records have gone off the boil, the band has its reputation as one of Britain's most exciting live experiences to protect.

2 Fishing A sudden rise of a fish at a fly: a boil from a fish in a pool...

A boil or two on the surface, and the fish, a stunningly beautiful creature of around 7 lbs. was scooped into the net.
When the big fish took there was a bow wave and a big boil, and all three of us rushed for the rod.
Two quick twelve inch pulls then a huge head appeared quickly engulfing the frog, this was followed by a big boil and swirl.

Phrases

keep the pot boiling

Phrasal verbs

boil down to

boil something down

boil over

Origin

Middle English: from Old French boillir, from Latin bullire 'to bubble', from bulla 'bubble'.

Boil in the sense of what hot water does is from Old French boillir, based on Latin bullire ‘to bubble’, from bulla ‘a bubble’. The swelling is unrelated, and was an Old English word.

Rhymes

boil2

/bɔɪl

noun

An inflamed pus-filled swelling on the skin, caused typically by the infection of a hair follicle.You can use them to treat sores, bruises, cuts, boils and inflammatory skin conditions....

Symptoms of diabetes include having to get up at night to go to the toilet, feeling thirsty, lacking energy and getting reoccurring infections such as boils and abscesses.
It is useful for boils and skin ulcerations, like bedsores and canker sores.

Synonyms

swelling, spot, pimple, blister, pustule, eruption, blemish, carbuncle, wen, cyst, abscess, tumour, ulcer, chilblain, gumboil;

Scottish plook

technical furuncle

rare blain

Origin

Old English bȳle, bȳl, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch buil and German Beule.

单词	boil
释义	boil1 /bɔɪl / verb 1(With reference to a liquid) reach or cause to reach the temperature at which it bubbles and turns to vapour: [with object]: we asked people to boil their drinking water [no object]: he waited for the water to boil... I had to boil up the water in an old kettle with a frayed wire. Water was boiled in kettles, saucepans and other containers on the top of the stove, and baking done in the oven. The first paddle steamers typically used oil-fired boilers, which provided heat to boil water, which generated steam to power the boat. Synonyms simmer, bubble, seethe, heat, cook, stew 1.1(With reference to a kettle, pan, or other container) heat or be heated until the liquid inside starts to boil: [with object]: she boiled the kettle and took down a couple of mugs [no object]: the kettle boiled and he filled the teapot... When the kettle had been boiled and the tea had been made we all went up to Terri's bedroom. She came to the rescue by boiling up seven kettles of water on her range and arranged for them to be delivered to the school. This means having to boil up saucepans of water to have a bath. 2 [with object] Subject (something) to the heat of boiling liquid, in particular: 2.1(With reference to food) cook or be cooked by immersing in boiling water or stock: [with object]: boil the potatoes until well done (as adjective boiled) two boiled eggs [no object]: make the sauce while the lobsters are boiling... Instead, they found it was healthier to boil food in water or a light stock. In addition, wherever eggs have been boiled for the recipes above, then they need to be peeled before moving on to the next stage of the recipe. British travellers can fall victim to the disease if they do not boil food and water before consumption. Synonyms bring to the boil, simmer, heat; cook 2.2Wash or sterilize (clothes) in water of a very high temperature: boil bedclothes and towels... The first surgical gloves were boiled to achieve sterilization. You can also sterilise equipment by boiling it in water for at least 10 minutes. If you are not satisfied that this washing powder boils your clothes whiter than any other washing product return the unused portion of the first packet you buy to us and we will send you double its purchase price. 2.3 historical Execute (someone) by subjecting them to the heat of boiling liquid: one valet was ordered to be boiled alive... I am going to boil him in hot oil! He is a brutal dictator who boils his political foes alive. The country has been accused of a series of grisly human rights abuses, including torture, murder and boiling detainees alive. 3 [no object] (Of the sea or clouds) be turbulent and stormy: a huge cliff with the black sea boiling below... Outside, the wind was blowing and dark storm clouds were boiling. Clouds boiled in the sky overhead, blocking out the sun and heralding a storm. I stood on the front porch watching horizontal sheets of rain sweep up the driveway as the clouds boiled menacingly overhead. Synonyms be turbulent, be agitated, froth, foam, churn, seethe, bubble, fizz, effervesce literary roil 3.1(Of a person or strong emotion) be stirred up: he was boiling with rage... I was boiling with anger and shouted that his behaviour was way out of line. I was still boiling with jealousy, but I knew I shouldn't have said what I'd said to Adrian. Frustration is boiling up, and she is responsible for it and so she is passing the blame. Synonyms be angry, be furious, be indignant, rage, fume, seethe, smoulder; lose one's temper, lose control, rant, rave, storm, fulminate, bluster, explode, flare up, go berserk, throw a tantrum informal blow one's top, fly off the handle, go off the deep end, hit the roof, go up the wall, blow a fuse, see red, get worked up, get steamed up British informal spit feathers noun 1 [in singular] The temperature at which a liquid bubbles and turns to vapour: bring the sauce to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes... Cover with a lid, bring to a boil, and simmer for fifteen minutes. Bring to a boil and slowly whisk in the cornstarch, a little at a time. Combine the milk, butter and vanilla in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Synonyms boiling point, 100 degrees Celsius/centigrade 1.1The process of heating a liquid to the temperature at which it bubbles and turns to vapour: the kettle’s on the boil... Or what of the porridge left on the boil too long or the cat's fur balls? She loved people to call, and the welcome was always there, because the kettle was always on the boil, and her face would light up when she would come to the door. The kettle is permanently on the boil. 1.2British A state of great activity or excitement: he has gone off the boil* since opening the campaign... However things have now gone off the boil again. But things had gone off the boil at Burnden and Alan Ball's Exeter made an already subdued crowd of 5,631 even quieter. Even if their records have gone off the boil, the band has its reputation as one of Britain's most exciting live experiences to protect. 2 Fishing* A sudden rise of a fish at a fly: a boil from a fish in a pool... A boil or two on the surface, and the fish, a stunningly beautiful creature of around 7 lbs. was scooped into the net. When the big fish took there was a bow wave and a big boil, and all three of us rushed for the rod. Two quick twelve inch pulls then a huge head appeared quickly engulfing the frog, this was followed by a big boil and swirl. Phrases keep the pot boiling Phrasal verbs boil down to boil something down boil over Origin Middle English: from Old French boillir, from Latin bullire 'to bubble', from bulla 'bubble'. Boil in the sense of what hot water does is from Old French boillir, based on Latin bullire ‘to bubble’, from bulla ‘a bubble’. The swelling is unrelated, and was an Old English word. Rhymes Boyle, broil, coil, Dáil, Doyle, embroil, Fianna Fáil, foil, Hoyle, moil, noil, oil, roil, Royle, soil, spoil, toil, voile boil2 /bɔɪl / noun An inflamed pus-filled swelling on the skin, caused typically by the infection of a hair follicle.You can use them to treat sores, bruises, cuts, boils and inflammatory skin conditions.... Symptoms of diabetes include having to get up at night to go to the toilet, feeling thirsty, lacking energy and getting reoccurring infections such as boils and abscesses. It is useful for boils and skin ulcerations, like bedsores and canker sores. Synonyms swelling, spot, pimple, blister, pustule, eruption, blemish, carbuncle, wen, cyst, abscess, tumour, ulcer, chilblain, gumboil; Scottish plook technical furuncle rare blain Origin Old English bȳle, bȳl, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch buil and German Beule.
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