释义 |
火候 huǒhou noun ① (指火力) duration and degree of heating, cooking, smelting, etc. ▸ 这鸭子烤得正到火候。 The roast duck is done to perfection. ② (纯熟程度) level of attainment ▸ 他的戏剧艺术到火候了。 His theatrical art has matured. ③ (关键时刻) crucial moment ▸ 你来得正是火候。 You’ve arrived at a most opportune moment. |