caldron
US /ˈkɑːl.drən/
UK /ˈkɔːl.drən/
名词
1.
大锅, 坩埚
a large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for cooking over an open fire
示例:
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The witches brewed their potion in a bubbling caldron.
女巫们在一个冒泡的大锅里熬制药水。
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A large iron caldron hung over the campfire.
一个大铁锅挂在篝火上。
2.
大熔炉, 温床
a situation characterized by instability or violent upheaval
示例:
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The region was a political caldron of unrest.
该地区是一个充满动荡的政治大熔炉。
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The city became a caldron of protests and riots.
这座城市变成了抗议和骚乱的温床。