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envelop

UK //ɪnˈvel.əp//US //ɪnˈvel.əp//

词源

源自中古英语 envolupen,借自古法语 envoluper,最终源自拉丁语 involvere(意为'包裹'),由 in-(向内)和 volvere(滚动)组成。

verb

❶ 完全包围或覆盖某物,使其被隐藏或保护。常用于描述雾气、黑暗或情感等无形事物对物体的笼罩。

“The mountain was enveloped in thick fog.”

(整座山被浓雾笼罩。)

“She enveloped the baby in a soft blanket.”

(她用柔软的毯子把婴儿裹了起来。)

同义词:surround, enclose, cover, swathe, shroud

常见短语

envelop in — 用某物完全包裹或覆盖,强调被包裹的状态。常用于书面或文学性描述。

“The ancient castle was enveloped in mystery.”

(那座古堡被神秘氛围所笼罩。)