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/ˈkrɛsɪt/
a metal container or basket used for holding burning substances (such as oil or pitch) to provide light, 中文含义:火盆;火炬篮
记忆技巧
联想拆分法
将 'cresset' 拆分为 'cress'(水芹)和 'et'(外星人ET)。想象外星人ET举着一盆燃烧的水芹当火炬,照亮黑暗。
谐音联想法
发音类似 'cry sit'(哭着坐下)。想象一个人坐在火盆边哭泣,火光映照他的脸。
例句
In medieval times, a cresset was often mounted on castle walls to illuminate the night. (中世纪时,城墙上常挂火盆用以夜间照明。)