coddling
US /ˈkɑd.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈkɒd.lɪŋ/
名词
溺爱, 纵容
the act of treating someone with excessive care or kindness, often to the point of spoiling them
示例:
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Her constant coddling of her children made them dependent.
她对孩子的过度溺爱使他们变得依赖。
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The politician was criticized for his coddling of big corporations.
这位政治家因纵容大公司而受到批评。
形容词
溺爱的, 纵容的
treating someone with excessive care or kindness; overprotective
示例:
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She has a very coddling attitude towards her younger brother.
她对弟弟的态度非常溺爱。
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The school's coddling policies were criticized for not preparing students for the real world.
学校溺爱的政策因未能让学生为现实世界做好准备而受到批评。
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