a silky case spun by the larvae of many insects for protection as pupae
茧;卵袋,卵囊。
a similar structure made by other animals
(其他动物造的)茧状物。
a covering that prevents the corrosion of metal equipment
(防止金属设备腐蚀的)防护膜。
something that envelops or surrounds, especially in a protective or comforting way
(尤指保护性或安慰性的)遮盖(或包裹)物
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a cocoon of bedclothes 一团床上用品
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figurative 〈喻〉a warm cocoon of love .爱的温暖怀抱。
envelop or surround in a protective or comforting way
(舒服或保护性地)盖住(或裹住)
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we began to feel cold even though we were cocooned in our sleeping bags .尽管裹在睡袋里,我们还是开始感到寒冷。
spray with a protective coating
给…喷上保护层。
[no obj.]
〈北美〉 隐退(指避开公众生活的压力享受天伦之乐)
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the movers and shakers of the eighties are now cocooning .那些80年代有权有势的人现在正渐渐隐退。
"late 17th cent.: from French