Stew
01
炖菜, 烩菜
a dish of vegetables or meat cooked at a low temperature in liquid in a closed container
例子
She simmered a hearty beef stew on the stove, filling the kitchen with mouthwatering aromas.
她在炉子上炖了一锅丰盛的牛肉炖菜，让厨房充满了令人垂涎的香气。
The chef prepared a traditional Irish stew with tender lamb, potatoes, and carrots, perfect for a chilly evening.
厨师准备了一道传统的爱尔兰炖菜，里面有嫩羊肉、土豆和胡萝卜，非常适合寒冷的夜晚。
02
a state of agitation, worry, or persistent anxiety
例子
He was in a stew over the upcoming exam.
She spent the afternoon in a stew, fretting about her presentation.
to stew
01
炖, 煨
to cook something at a low temperature in liquid in a closed container
Transitive: to stew ingredients
例子
Stew the beef with vegetables and broth in a slow cooker for several hours until it's tender.
用蔬菜和肉汤在慢炖锅中炖牛肉数小时，直到它变嫩。
She likes to stew chicken with tomatoes and spices in a Dutch oven for a hearty meal.
她喜欢用荷兰烤箱炖鸡肉加西红柿和香料，做一顿丰盛的饭菜。
1.1
炖, 煨
to become cooked at a low temperature in liquid in a closed container
Intransitive
例子
The vegetables stew in their own juices as they cook on the stove.
蔬菜在炉子上烹饪时，会在自己的汁液中炖煮。
She lets the lamb stew gently in the Dutch oven for a rich and hearty dish.
她让羊肉在荷兰烤箱中轻轻炖煮，做成一道丰富而丰盛的菜肴。
02
反复思考, 烦恼
to continuously worry or allow a problem to linger in one's mind, causing discomfort or anxiety
Intransitive: to stew about sth | to stew over sth
例子
She stewed over the argument she had with her friend, replaying it in her mind.
她一直在纠结与朋友的争吵，反复在脑海中回放。
He stewed about the financial difficulties his family was facing, unable to find a solution.
他纠结于家庭面临的财务困难，无法找到解决方案。
