Question #4708

What is wrong with D?

Started by iris.diaz823 · started 2020-09-27 05:35 · last activity 2022-08-07 18:01 · 5 replies

I was really stuck between these two and felt that "function" as used in the passage was a better choice. Independently I liked the word engine but I was still torn

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  1. liwenong28 · 2020-10-08 04:30

    I have the same thoughts and question

  2. liwenong28 · 2020-10-08 04:30

    I have the same thoughts and question

  3. teresao · 2020-12-18 21:08

    yeah same, i was really torn between function and engine and ended up picking the wrong one..

  4. Williamg · 2022-07-30 13:07

    Same question here.

  5. Emil-Kunkin · 2022-08-07 18:01

    I think the term crucible is intended to convey a sense of difficulty, pressure, or tribulation. To call something a crucible implies that this is intense and likely unpleasant. Function has no such connotation, while engine can, albeit to a lesser extent.

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