詞：熔爐
詞定義]熔爐，發音為[m lt p t]。
英文定義：大熔爐是不同文化或種族背景的人們聚集在一起並融合成單一文化的地方或社會
中文翻譯：乙個大熔爐，指的是來自不同文化或種族背景的人們聚集在一起並融合成單一文化的地方或社會。
紐約是乙個真正的文化大熔爐，來自世界各地的人們在這裡生活和工作
the united states is often described as a melting pot where different cultures and ethnicities come together.
the city's restaurant scene is a true melting pot of cuisines, offering food from all around the world.
同義詞： integration pot， cultural mix
反義詞： 分離主義， 文化鴻溝
衍生：大熔爐社會
複合詞：多元文化大熔爐
詞源探索]一詞"melting pot" dates back to the 19th century when it was first used to describe the united states, which was seen as a place where different cultures and ethnicities would blend and mix. the term was later extended to describe any place or society where people of different backgrounds come together and blend into a single culture.
文化背景】大熔爐的概念在美國文化中根深蒂固，象徵著不同文化和種族可以走到一起並融合成單一、統一的文化的理念。 this concept is often contrasted with the idea of cultural separatism or cultural division. the melting pot is also a key aspect of multiculturalism, a philosophy that promotes the celebration and integration of different cultures within a society.
習學習要點]學習者需要注意以下幾點習：
理解"melting pot"它不僅是文化的融合，更是一種社會現象和文化態度。
了解這個詞在美國文化中的重要性和歷史背景。
了解如何正確使用 習"melting pot"該詞，包括其同義詞、反義詞和派生詞。
請注意，這個詞在不同的文化和社會背景下可能有不同的含義和使用方式。