
cocoon
词源
源自法语 'cocon',来自古普罗旺斯语 'coco'(壳或蛋壳),可能源自拉丁语 'coccum'(浆果或虫瘿)。
noun
❶ 指昆虫幼虫在化蛹前用丝或其他材料包裹自己形成的保护壳,常见于蚕等生物。
“The silkworm spins a cocoon around itself before transforming into a moth.”
(蚕在变成蛾子之前会吐丝形成一个茧。)
“We found a butterfly cocoon attached to the tree branch.”
(我们在树枝上发现了一个蝴蝶的茧。)
❶ 比喻安全或隔绝的环境,常用来形容人被过度保护或与外界隔离的状态。
“He lived in a cocoon of wealth and never experienced real life.”
(他生活在财富的茧中,从未体验过真实的生活。)
“After the accident, she wrapped herself in a cocoon of solitude.”
(事故发生后,她把自己封闭在孤独的茧中。)
verb
❶ 用保护层包裹某物或某人,使其与外界隔离或受到保护。
“The baby was cocooned in soft blankets.”
(婴儿被柔软的毯子包裹着。)
“She cocooned herself in layers of clothing to brave the cold.”
(她把自己裹在多层衣服里以抵御寒冷。)
常见短语
in a cocoon — 形容处于与外界隔绝或被保护的状态,常用于比喻。
“After her divorce, she lived in a cocoon, avoiding social contact.”
(离婚后,她生活在与世隔绝的状态中,避免社交接触。)