slow burn

1. N-SING If something is a slow burn, or if it happens on a slow burn, it develops slowly. 放慢; 减速

This death had been a slow burn. 这种死亡过程缓慢。

Because it worked on a slow burn before becoming a hit around the country, many people missed out on seeing the early episodes. 因为这部剧很缓慢地闻名全国，很多人错过了看以前的片段。

This is a slow-burn romance. 这是一场发展缓慢的恋情。

2. PHRASE If someone does a slow burn, their angry feelings grow slowly but steadily. 慢慢发火; 越来越生气

It was the sort of thing that might make anyone do a slow burn. 这是那种可能会让每个人越想越生气的事。