crucible
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/ˈkruːsɪbl/
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/ˈkruːsɪbl/
A container made of heat-resistant material used for melting or heating substances to very high temperatures.
In a laboratory, scientists use a crucible to melt metals for analysis.
在实验室中,科学家们使用坩埚来熔化金属进行分析。
A situation or place where people or ideas are tested and often result in new or exciting developments.
The start-up environment was a crucible for innovation, where new technologies were constantly being developed.
初创环境是创新的熔炉,新技术不断被开发。