1650s, alteration of simperen "to simmer" (late 15c.), possibly imitative; not thought to be connected to simper (v.). OED says the change is "probably due to a feeling of phonetic appropriateness." Figurative sense, of feelings, "to be agitated" is from 1764. Opposite sense, in simmer down, first recorded 1871, probably from the notion of moving from a full boil to a mere simmer.
I must and will keep shady and quiet till Bret Harte simmers down a little. [Mark Twain, letter, 1871]
Related: Simmered; simmering. The noun meaning "a condition of simmering" is from 1809.
中文解释
simmer 【联系summer，夏天气温】炖，煨，即将爆发2. 谐音“细闷”。
实用例句
1. To reconstitute dried tomatoes, simmer in plain water until they are tender.
要泡开西红柿干，需要将其放在清水中用文火炖，直到它们变软。来自柯林斯例句
2. Simmer until mixture reduces.
用小火煮到汤汁收浓。来自柯林斯例句
3. Simmer the sauce gently for 10 minutes.
把调味汁用文火炖10分钟。来自《权威词典》
4. Uncover the pan and let the soup simmer.
揭开锅盖，让汤再慢火煨一下。来自《权威词典》
5. Allow the soup to simmer gently for ten minutes.
