나쁜 일이나 사상이 발생하기 쉬운 환경
an environment promoting the growth of something, especially something unwelcome
예문:
"The internet has become a hotbed of misinformation and conspiracy theories."
"The region was once a hotbed of revolutionary activity."
발효열 등을 이용해 식물을 기르는 묘상
a bed of earth heated by fermenting manure or other means for raising plants
예문:
"We used a hotbed to protect the delicate seedlings from the late frost."
"A traditional hotbed uses decomposing organic matter to generate warmth."
압연된 금속을 올려놓아 식히는 작업대
a platform in a rolling mill where hot metal is placed to cool
예문:
"The steel beams are transported to the hotbed immediately after being shaped."
"Workers must maintain a safe distance from the hotbed during the cooling process."
여러 사람이 시간을 나누어 교대로 쓰는 침대
a bed used by different people in shifts to save space
예문:
"In overcrowded tenements, the hotbed system allowed two workers to share one mattress."
"The practice of using a hotbed was common among sailors and factory laborers."