hotbed
n
1 bed of earth heated by rotting manure to help plants to grow (用粪肥发酵产生热量的)温床.
2 (fig 比喻) ~ of sth place where sth evil or undesirable is able to develop easily and freely (有利於坏事物滋生发展的)温床
a hotbed of vice, crime, intrigue, etc 罪恶、 犯罪、 阴谋活动等的温床.
🗣️ 情景例句
My wife wanted me to say thanks to you for your gift last time.
我妻子要我带她谢谢你上次送的礼物。
The wise man's tongue is a shield, not a sword.
智者之言,是保卫而非攻击。
Imagine a railway station, a bus company or a cinema, which many people need to ring to find out the times of trains, buses or films.