
好词典

源自古法语 'mantel'(斗篷),最终来自拉丁语 'mantellum',意为覆盖物或披风。
❶ 指覆盖或包裹某物的外层,如地壳下的地幔,或比喻性地指责任、权力的象征性外衣。
“The Earth's mantle lies between the crust and the core.”
(地幔位于地壳和地核之间。)
“She took on the mantle of leadership after her father retired.”
(父亲退休后,她接过了领导的重担。)
❶ 指像披上斗篷一样覆盖某物,或比喻性地承担某种角色或责任。
“Fog mantled the valley in the early morning.”
(清晨的薄雾如纱般笼罩着山谷。)
“He mantled himself in dignity despite the accusations.”
(尽管受到指责,他仍保持着尊严的外表。)
take up the mantle — 指继承或承担某人的职责、使命或传统,常用于正式或重要场合。
“The young prince took up the mantle of kingship at the age of eighteen.”
(年轻的王子在十八岁时继承了王位。)
mantle of secrecy — 形容某事被严格保密的状态,如同被斗篷遮盖般不为人知。
“The project was conducted under a mantle of secrecy.”
(这个项目在高度保密的状态下进行。)