boiling point
noun uk/ˈbɔɪ.lɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt/ us/ˈbɔɪ.lɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt/
(LIQUID)
[ S or C ]沸点
The boiling point of a liquid is the temperature at which it becomes a gas.
The boiling point of water is 100°C. 水的沸点是100摄氏度。
(OUT OF CONTROL)
[ S ]（事态的）爆发点
the point when a situation is about to get out of control and become violent
UK The situation in the inner city was reaching/at boiling point, so the police were out in force. 内城的形势快要失控了，所以警察都全副武装出动了。
US The situation in the inner city was reaching/at the boiling point, so the police were out in force. 内城的形势快要失控了，所以警察都全副武装出动了。
[ S ]（人的愤怒情绪的）爆发点
the stage at which someone is about to become very angry