| 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. |