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've heard the weather here is ideal, just like spring most of year.
我听说这儿的天气很理想,四季如春。
Yes, it's not like what the radio said at all.
是的,一点也不像收音机里说的那样。
The whole village has been working day and night gathering and threshing this year's crop before the September rains.