crucible
US /ˈkruː.sə.bəl/
UK /ˈkruː.sə.bəl/
名詞
1.
坩堝
a ceramic or metal container in which metals or other substances may be melted or subjected to very high temperatures.
範例:
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The gold was melted in a high-temperature crucible.
黃金在高溫坩堝中熔化。
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Scientists use a crucible to conduct experiments requiring extreme heat.
科學家使用坩堝進行需要極端高溫的實驗。
2.
嚴峻考驗, 磨礪
a situation of severe trial, or in which different elements interact, leading to the creation of something new.
範例:
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The war was a crucible for the nation's identity.
戰爭是國家認同的嚴峻考驗。
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His early life struggles served as a crucible that forged his strong character.
他早年的生活磨難是他堅強性格的磨礪。
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