hothouse
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/ˈhɑːthaʊs/
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/ˈhɒthaʊs/
A building with glass walls and roof that is kept warm to help plants grow.
The hothouse was filled with exotic plants that couldn't survive outside in the cold.
溫室裡充滿了無法在寒冷的戶外生存的外來植物。
A situation where someone or something is protected and encouraged to develop quickly.
The school was like a hothouse, nurturing the students' talents and creativity.
學校就像一個溫室,培養著學生的才能和創造力。