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crucible

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n.坩锅,严酷的考验

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crucible


/'kru:sɪbl; `krusəbl/
n
1 pot in which metals are melted 坩埚.
2 (fig rhet 比喻, 修辞) severe test or trial 严峻的考验
*The alliance had been forged in the crucible of war. 这个联盟经受了战争的严峻考验.

crucible


n[C]
[Date: 1400-1500; Language: Medieval Latin;Origin: crucibulum, from Old French croiseul]
a container in which substances are heated to very high temperatures