1N-UNCOUNT 沸点 The boiling point of a liquid is the temperature at which it starts to change into steam or vapour. For example, the boiling point of water is 100˚ centigrade. 沸点
The boiling point of water is 373 K.
水的沸点是373开氏度。
Heat the cream to boiling point and pour three quarters of it over the chocolate.
把奶油煮沸,然后把其中的3/4浇到巧克力上。
2N-UNCOUNT (局势的)爆发点 If a situation reaches boiling point, the people involved have become so angry that they can no longer remain calm and in control of themselves. (局势的)爆发点
The situation is rapidly reaching boiling point, and the army has been put on stand-by.