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mantle

UK //ˈmæn.təl//US //ˈmæn.t̬əl//

词源

源自古法语 'mantel'(斗篷),最终来自拉丁语 'mantellum',意为覆盖物或披风。

noun

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。)

同义词:cloak, covering, responsibility, role, layer

verb

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。)

同义词:cover, cloak, envelop, shroud, assume

常见短语

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。)