simmer /ˈsimə/ I. vt. & vi. 煨，炖：Simmer the sauce gently until thickened.用文火煨调味汁直至变浓。The soup was left to simmer.汤放在火上慢慢煮。‖II. n. [u] 煨，炖：Bring the potatoes to a simmer.将土豆微炖一会儿。