搭配 “slow burner” 用来描述 “随着时间的推移而变得越来越有趣、成功或愉快的人或事物”。

 

例句

I didn't enjoy the film at first, but by the end it was so exciting I couldn't stop watching. It was a bit of a slow burner.

我一开始不喜欢这部电影，但到最后却很精彩，看得我停不下来。这是部慢热片。

 

His plan to renovate¹ the city centre wasn't very interesting at first, but his idea was a slow burner, and now a lot of people are involved.

他整修市中心的计划起初没什么意思，但他的构思越来越有趣，现在很多人都参与其中。

 

She only became a professional actress at 50 after a few amateur² performances. She was a bit of a slow burner, but now she's one of the most highly-paid stars in Hollywood.

她经过几次业余表演，到了50岁才成为专业演员。她大器晚成，但现在却成为好莱坞收入最高的明星之一。

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