好词典
sheaths
UK /ʃiːθs/US /ʃiːθs/
词源
源自中古英语 'schethe'，古英语 'scēath'，与德语 'Scheide' 同源，意为鞘或套子。
noun
❶ 鞘或套子，指用来包裹或保护某物的外罩，通常用于刀剑、电缆等物品的防护。
“The swords were kept in leather sheaths to protect their blades.”
（这些剑被放在皮革鞘中以保护刀刃。）
“The electric cables are covered with plastic sheaths for insulation.”
（电缆被塑料护套包裹以绝缘。）
同义词:cover, case, scabbard, wrapper, envelope
常见短语
in sheaths — 指某物被鞘或套子包裹的状态，常用于描述物品的保护或储存方式。
“The cables were stored in sheaths to prevent damage.”
（电缆被存放在护套中以防止损坏。）