"boil down" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈbɔɪɫ/ /ˈdaʊn

BOYL-down

UK

bˈɔɪl/ /dˈaʊn

BOYL-down

释义

To reduce something to its main or essential parts, either literally by removing liquid through heating or figuratively by summarizing complex information.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈbɔɪɫ/ /ˈdaʊn

英式英语

bˈɔɪl/ /dˈaʊn

简化发音

美式

BOYL-down

英式

BOYL-down

语境中听

The instructions boil down to three simple steps.

Simmer the sauce to boil down the liquid.

His argument can boil down to one question.

It all boils down to how much effort you're willing to put in.