释义 |
crucible/ˈkru:sib(ə)l/n. 1 a melting pot for metals etc. (用于熔化金属等的)坩埚,熔化锅 2 a severe test or trial 磨炼,严峻考验 [Middle English via medieval Latin crucibulum ‘night-lamp, crucible’ (perhaps originally a lamp hanging in front of a crucifix), from Latin crux crucis ‘cross’] |