“慢火”常见的英文表达是 “slow fire” 或 “gentle heat”(更侧重于描述温和的火候状态),在烹饪语境中也可用 “simmer”(动词,表示用小火慢煮;名词形式为“simmering”,可描述慢火的状态 ) 。例如:
Cook the soup over a slow fire for an hour.(用慢火炖汤一个小时。)
Keep the mixture at a gentle heat until it thickens.(让混合物在温和的火候下加热,直到变稠。)
Bring the soup to a simmer and let it cook for 30 minutes.(将汤煮至微沸状态,然后煮30分钟 。 )