crucible
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.
🏥 医学释义
坩埚,炉缸
🗣️ 情景例句
I understand you used to be in the construction business,
听说你过去从事建筑业
Stop it, Apollo!
阿波罗计划中止了。
Half a pound of coffee.A quarter of pound of tea.And a tin of tobacco.