crucible

名词

1. 1

   严酷的考验、磨难比喻

   Her leadership was forged in the crucible of war.

   她的领导能力是在战争的严酷考验中锻炼出来的。

2. 2

   坩埚化学

   The molten metal was poured from the crucible into a mold.

   熔化的金属从坩埚倒入模具中。

3. 3

   熔炉、摇篮比喻

   The port city became a crucible of cultures and new ideas.

   这座港市成了各种文化与新思想的熔炉。