| 词汇 | proving ground |
| 释义 | proving groundˈproving ground noun [countableC] 1 EXAM/TESTa place or situation in which something new is tried or tested 〔新事物的〕试验场所 [环境] proving ground for High-crime areas are proving grounds for new police officers. 罪案高发地区是考验新警察的理想场所。 2. TT technical an area for scientific testing, especially of vehicles 〔尤指车辆的〕检验场，试验场 Examples from the Corpus proving ground• Warrior robots, juggernauts, and land raiders used the jungles as a proving ground.• The position required no athletic ability, but traditionally has served as a proving ground for Mississippi politicians.• Special projects are also an excellent proving ground.• It was a great proving ground.• Chicago was becoming an influential proving ground for bands like Smashing Pumpkins.• All others are graduates of the Gold Coast Pro-Am Circuit, a summertime proving ground for aspiring tour players. |
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