crucible
翻译
坩埚, 严酷的考验
例句
The alchemist heated the metal in a crucible.
炼金术士在坩埚里加热金属。
His character was formed in the crucible of war.
他的性格是在战争的熔炉中形成的。
语法模式
((a/the)) crucible 坩埚 The alchemist heated the metal in a crucible.
((the)) crucible ((of sth.)) ...的严酷考验 His character was formed in the crucible of war.
近义词
同义词:(考验) trial, ordeal; (容器) pot, vessel
词源
源自中世纪拉丁语“crucibulum”,意为夜灯,可能源自“crux”(十字架),因为灯上常标有十字架。
记忆技巧
想象一个“至关重要的”(crucial)考验正在一个“坩埚”(crucible)中进行。高温和高压锻造出新的东西。