seedbed
noun [ C ] uk/ˈsiːd.bed/ us/ˈsiːd.bed/
苗床
an area of ground prepared for growing plants from seeds
Prepare the seedbed thoroughly first, being sure to eliminate all weeds. 先将苗床仔细准备好，一定要除去所有杂草。
温床，发源地
a situation from which something develops
They perceive politics as the seedbed of corruption. 他们认为政治是腐败的温床。
The discussions will serve as a seedbed for ideas. 讨论将成为思想的源泉。