coddle
英 [ˈkɒdl] 美 [ˈkɑdl]

vt.

悉心照料，娇惯；

变形

过去式：coddled过去分词：coddled现在分词：coddling第三人称单数：coddles

英英释义

coddle[ 'kɔdl ]

• v.
  • treat with excessive indulgence

    "Let's not mollycoddle our students!"

    同义词：pamperfeatherbedcossetcockerbabymollycoddlespoilindulge

  • cook in nearly boiling water

    "coddle eggs"

双语例句

用作动词(v.)

1. He'll need to be coddled after his illness.
   他病后需要悉心照料。
2. I would not coddle the child.
   我不愿意溺爱这个孩子。
3. He never go to coddle his superior.
   他从不去讨好上司。

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