English Dictionary

boiling point

/ˈbɔɪlɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt/

noun

(physics, chemistry) The temperature at which a liquid boils, with the vapor pressure equal to the given external pressure. / (idiomatic) The state of being heated, with high aggression.

The boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celsius.

意味（1）

(physics, chemistry) The temperature at which a liquid boils, with the vapor pressure equal to the given external pressure.

意味（2）

(idiomatic) The state of being heated, with high aggression.

Although the encounter was bathed in sunshine, the match failed to reach boiling point but that will be of little concern to Gerard Houllier's team, who took a huge step forward before they face crucial matches against their relegation rivals.