VOA慢速英语:轻松越快的时光

n. 炖的状态或过程; 即将沸腾的状态; 勉强忍住的笑;
vt. 炖; 使（液体）的温度维持在沸点或稍低于沸点的温度;
vi. 炖; 酝酿; 内心充满，按捺着;
[例句]Make an infusion by boiling and simmering the rhubarb and camomile together
将大黄和甘菊一起煮沸再用文火炖，熬成汤药。

2.stubborn

adj. 顽固的，固执的; 顽强的或有决心的; 坚持的; 棘手的;
[例句]He is a stubborn character used to getting his own way
他性格固执，惯于一意孤行。

3.annoying

adj. 恼人的; 讨厌的;
v. 骚扰(annoy的ing形式);
[例句]You must have found my attitude annoying
你肯定觉得我的态度讨人厌。

4.patient

adj. 有耐性的; 能容忍的;
n. 病人; 患者; 病号;
[例句]The earlier the treatment is given, the better the patient's chances
病人越早接受治疗，康复的可能性就越大。