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单词 acid test
释义

acid test

noun
in sing.
a conclusive test of the success or value of something
决定性的试验; 严峻考验:

gritstone is the acid test of a climber's ability.

砂岩是对登山者能力的严峻考验。

词源
figuratively, from the original use denoting a test for gold using nitric acid.
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