poaching

• 指一种烹饪方法，将食物（如鸡蛋、鱼等）放入微沸的液体中慢慢煮熟，以保持食材的嫩滑；也可指非法狩猎或捕鱼，即偷猎、偷捕。

A noun referring to a cooking method where food, such as eggs or fish, is gently cooked in simmering liquid.

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1. Cooking methodB1formalculinary

   A gentle cooking technique where food is submerged in a simmering liquid, such as water, broth, or wine, at a low temperature.

   水波煮

   • Poaching is an excellent way to cook delicate fish like salmon.
   • She learned the art of poaching eggs for a perfect breakfast.
   • The chef recommends poaching the chicken in a flavorful broth.

• 指非法猎捕或捕捞动物，也指以不正当手段从竞争对手等处挖走人员、客户或资源。

A verb used to describe the act of illegally hunting or catching animals, or the act of taking someone or something unfairly, often from a competitor.

1. Hunt illegallyB2formal

   To illegally hunt, catch, or kill animals, fish, or birds on someone else's property or without a license.

   偷猎

   • The rangers caught a man poaching deer in the national park.
   • Poaching elephants for their ivory is a serious crime.
   • Many rare species are threatened by poaching activities.

2. Cook in simmering liquidB1formal

   To cook food, especially fish or eggs, by gently simmering it in a small amount of liquid such as water, milk, or stock.

   水煮

   • She poached an egg for breakfast.
   • The chef poached the salmon in a white wine sauce.
   • Poached chicken is a healthy and tender dish.

   同义词coddlesimmer