crucible
crucible — 名詞
- cruciblesingular
- cruciblesplural
1. a specially made container that can survive extremely high temperatures, used fo
坩堝
耐高溫、熔化金屬的容器
a specially made container that can survive extremely high temperatures, used for melting metals or other solid materials in scientific or industrial processes.
The technician placed the iron ore into the crucible and heated it to 1,500 degrees Celsius.
技術員將鐵礦放入坩堝中，加熱到攝氏一千五百度。
crucible + heated to [temperature] — scientific context
A ceramic crucible is used in the laboratory to melt glass samples for analysis.
實驗室裡用陶瓷坩堝來熔化玻璃樣本，以便進行分析。
ceramic crucible — material collocation
Reuben carefully lifted the red-hot crucible from the furnace with steel tongs.
Reuben 用鋼鉗小心翼翼地將燒紅的坩堝從熔爐中取出。
The goldsmith poured the molten gold from the crucible into a small mould.
金匠將坩堝中的熔金倒入一個小模具中。
Modern crucibles made from graphite or clay can withstand temperatures above 1,600 degrees.
用石墨或黏土製成的現代坩堝，可承受攝氏一千六百度以上的高溫。
- melting pot
less technical; also means a container for melting, but often used metaphorically
- retort
a specific type of glass vessel used in distillation, not for direct melting of metals
用法筆記
Common in scientific, industrial, and craft contexts. Often paired with the material it is made from (e.g. 'ceramic crucible', 'graphite crucible').
2. a very difficult experience or situation that puts a person's character, courage
嚴峻考驗
考驗意志或能力的艱難處境
a very difficult experience or situation that puts a person's character, courage, or ability to the test, often forcing them to grow or change as a result.
The war was a terrible crucible for the young soldiers sent to the front line.
對於被派往前線的年輕士兵來說，這場戰爭是一場可怕的嚴峻考驗。
crucible of + noun — pattern for specifying trial type
Starting a business during a crisis proved to be a harsh crucible for the founders.
在經濟危機期間創業，對創辦人來說是一場嚴厲的考驗。
The marathon was a personal crucible for Noor — a true test of endurance and willpower.
對 Noor 而言，這場馬拉松是一項個人嚴峻考驗——真正考驗了她的耐力與意志力。
The refugee camp became a daily crucible of hunger, fear, and uncertainty for the families.
難民營對這些家庭來說，每天都是充滿飢餓、恐懼與不安的嚴峻考驗。
Many leaders emerge stronger after passing through the crucible of public failure.
許多領導人在經歷過公眾失敗的嚴峻考驗後，反而變得更加堅強。
文法句型
crucible of + noun
用法筆記
Used in formal or literary contexts. Frequently followed by 'of' to specify the source of the testing (e.g. 'the crucible of war', 'the crucible of public opinion').
常見錯誤
3. a place or environment where diverse cultures, traditions, or artistic styles co
熔爐
不同文化或思想交匯融合之地
a place or environment where diverse cultures, traditions, or artistic styles come together and merge to create something original and vibrant.
New York City is a cultural crucible where artists from around the world find inspiration.
紐約市是一個文化熔爐，來自世界各地的藝術家在此尋找靈感。
cultural crucible — common modifier
Istanbul acted as a crucible of Eastern and Western traditions for centuries.
伊斯坦堡數世紀以來一直是東西方傳統交匯的文化熔爐。
crucible of [adjective] and [adjective] traditions — pattern
Jazz music grew out of the cultural crucible of early twentieth-century New Orleans.
爵士樂誕生於二十世紀初紐奧良這個文化大熔爐之中。
Silicon Valley is a crucible of technological innovation, drawing talent from many different nations.
矽谷是一個科技創新的熔爐，吸引了來自許多不同國家的人才。
The university campus became a crucible of new political ideas during the student movement.
在學運期間，這所大學校園成了新政治思想的融合之地。
- melting pot
more common in everyday language; 'crucible' carries a stronger sense of transformation through heat or pressure
- breeding ground
suggests conditions that allow something to develop, but less about mixing of different elements
- hotbed
often implies intense activity but not necessarily creative fusion of diverse parts
文法句型
crucible of + plural noun
用法筆記
Often followed by 'of' plus a plural noun describing the elements being combined (e.g. 'crucible of cultures', 'crucible of ideas'). The noun phrase after 'of' typically names the diverse ingredients, not the resulting product.