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hotbed

/ˈhɑːtˌbɛd/ /ˈhɑːʔˌbɛd/

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noun

온상

A low bed of earth covered with glass, and heated with rotting manure, used for the germination of seeds and the growth of tender plants, like a miniature hothouse.

Examples :

"The gardener used the hotbed to start seedlings for the spring garden. "

정원사는 봄 정원을 위해 묘목을 시작하기 위해 온상을 사용했다.

agriculture plant science nature

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noun

온상, 진원지

(by extension) An environment that is ideal for the growth or development of something, especially of something undesirable.

Examples :

"The social media group became a hotbed for negativity and rumors. "

소셜 미디어 그룹은 부정적인 생각과 소문의 온상이 되었다.

environment place society

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noun

열간 침대

An iron platform in a rolling mill, on which hot bars, rails, etc., are laid to cool.

Examples :

"The blacksmith placed the hot steel bar on the hotbed to cool before shaping it into a horseshoe. "

대장장이는 말굽 모양으로 만들기 전에 뜨거운 강철 막대를 열간 침대에 올려놓고 식혔다.

material machine industry