- crucible
[crucible 词源字典]
- crucible: see cross
[crucible etymology, crucible origin, 英语词源] - crucible (n.)
- early 15c., from Medieval Latin crucibulum "melting pot for metals," originally "night lamp." First element might be Middle High German kruse "earthen pot." Or perhaps it is from Latin crux on some fancied resemblance to a cross. Used of any severe test or trial since 1640s.