hotbed

'hɒtbed

英文释义

n. a situation that is ideal for rapid development (especially of something bad)
n. a bed of earth covered with glass and heated by rotting manure to promote the growth of plants

中文翻译

n. 温床

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记忆技巧

hotbed 由两个词组成：hot（热的）和bed（床、基地）。可以理解为一个“温床”，引申为滋生某种事物的地方。

例句

1. The city became a hotbed of innovation and technology.
这座城市成为了创新和技术的温床。
2. The school is known as a hotbed for talented young artists.
这所学校被认为是有才华的年轻艺术家的温床。
3. The debate on climate change has turned into a hotbed of political controversy.
关于气候变化的辩论已成为政治争议的温床。

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