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”。
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 renovate 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 amateur 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。