crucible
n
1 pot in which metals are melted 坩堝.
2 (fig rhet 比喻, 修辭) severe test or trial 嚴峻的考驗
The alliance had been forged in the crucible of war. 這個聯盟經受了戰爭的嚴峻考驗.
?? 醫學釋義
坩堝,爐缸
??? 情景例句
a portrait of the United States--
一幅美國的剪影--
The spoon is dirty, Would you bring me a clean one, please?