crucible

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n. a vessel made of material that does not melt easily; used for high temperature chemical reactions

n. 坩锅, 严酷的考验
[化] 坩埚

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使用频率

crucible 由词根 cruci-（与“十字”相关，象征考验）和后缀 -ble（表示“可...的”）构成，整体意思为“可用于考验的器皿”。

例句

1. The scientist placed the metal into a crucible to melt it.

科学家把金属放入坩埚中以熔化它。

2. In the story, the characters face a crucible that tests their true nature.

在这个故事中，角色们面临着一个考验他们真实本性的熔炉。

3. The team’s performance in the final match was a crucible for their skills and teamwork.

团队在决赛中的表现是对他们技能和团队合作的考验。