crucible
noun [ C ] uk/ˈkruː.sɪ.bəl/ us/ˈkruː.sə.bəl/
(CONTAINER)
坩埚
a container in which metals or other substances can be heated to very high temperatures
(TEST)
formal严峻的考验；磨炼
a severe test
(MIX)
formal（融合不同文化或风格而产生新生事物的）熔炉
a place or situation in which different cultures or styles can mix together to produce something new and exciting