early 15c., from Medieval Latin crucibulum "melting pot for metals," originally "night lamp." First element might be Middle High German kruse "earthen pot." Or perhaps it is from Latin crux on some fancied resemblance to a cross. Used of any severe test or trial since 1640s.
双语例句
1. The regime served as a crucible for the forging of right-wing ideas and values.
该政权成为右翼思想和右翼价值观形成的熔炉。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The alliance had been forged in the crucible of war.
这个联盟经受了战争的严峻考验.
来自辞典例句
3. These islands were a crucible of exploration and development.
这些岛屿是对开发和发展的严峻考验.
来自辞典例句
4. We might help forge in the crucible of conflict a structure of peace.
我们就有可能协助在冲突的熔炉中铸造出一个和平的结构.
来自辞典例句
5. All gravimetric measurements require some sort of crucible or dish to hold the residue or precipitate.
