2CONTROLa point where people can no longer deal calmly with a problem 〔事情的〕爆发点 → flashpoint
Relations between the two countries have almost reached boiling point.
两国间的紧张关系已趋白热化。
Examples from the Corpus
boiling point• Tensions in the neighborhood reached a boiling point.• The colligative properties are boiling point, freezing point, osmotic pressure, and vapor pressure.• This is the boiling point of water at one atmosphere.• That leaves ethanolmoleculesfree to escape at temperatures lower than the boiling point of water.• When boiling point is reached, start timing.