coddle
US /ˈkɑː.dəl/
UK /ˈkɑː.dəl/
动词
1.
溺爱, 娇惯
treat in an overprotective or indulgent way
示例:
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She tends to coddle her youngest child, never letting him face any challenges.
她倾向于溺爱她最小的孩子，从不让他面对任何挑战。
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The coach was criticized for coddling his star players.
教练因溺爱他的明星球员而受到批评。
2.
煮, 炖
cook (an egg) in water that is just below boiling point
示例:
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She likes to coddle her eggs for exactly three minutes.
她喜欢把鸡蛋煮三分钟。
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The recipe says to gently coddle the eggs until the whites are set.
食谱上说要轻轻地煮鸡蛋，直到蛋白凝固。
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