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Boil down to Meaning in English

expression

ˈbɔɪɫ/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
BOYL-down-too, BOYL-down-tuh, BOYL-down-tih
bˈɔɪl/ /dˈaʊn/ /tˈuː
BOYL-down-too

释义

To mean the most basic or fundamental reason for something; to reduce a complex issue to its essential point.

用法与细微差别

Used in both formal and informal speech to simplify explanations. Often used to summarize debates or arguments. The subject is typically a complex situation, with 'boil down to' introducing the core idea or cause. Commonly followed by a noun or clause.

例句

It all boils down to hard work.

basic

The problem boils down to money.

basic

Success often boils down to good habits.

basic

After hours of discussion, it boiled down to one simple idea.

natural

No matter what you say, it always boils down to trust.

natural

What it really boils down to is whether you’re willing to try.

natural