cocoon

US /kəˈkuːn/
UK /kəˈkuːn/
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茧

a silky case spun by the larvae of many insects, especially silkworms, to protect themselves in the pupal stage

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The caterpillar spun a beautiful cocoon before transforming into a butterfly.
毛毛虫在变成蝴蝶之前，织了一个美丽的茧。
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The silkworm's cocoon is used to produce silk.
蚕的茧被用来生产丝绸。
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chrysalispupasheathcasecovering
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茧, 保护层

a protective covering or surrounding enclosure

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She created a warm, cozy cocoon of blankets on the sofa.
她在沙发上用毯子搭了一个温暖舒适的茧。
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The small town felt like a safe cocoon from the outside world.
这个小镇就像一个与世隔绝的茧。
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shelterrefugesanctuaryhavenenclosure
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包裹, 保护

to envelop or surround in a protective or comforting way

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She felt cocooned in the warmth of her blanket.
她感到自己被毯子的温暖包裹着。
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The quiet village seemed to cocoon its residents from the city's hustle and bustle.
这个宁静的村庄似乎将居民与城市的喧嚣隔离开来。
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envelopwrapshieldshelterprotect