cradle

US /ˈkreɪ.dəl/
UK /ˈkreɪ.dəl/
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摇篮, 婴儿床

a small bed for a baby, especially one that rocks on rockers or is suspended from pivots

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The baby slept peacefully in its cradle.
婴儿在摇篮里安静地睡着了。
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She gently rocked the cradle to soothe the crying infant.
她轻轻摇晃摇篮，以安抚哭泣的婴儿。
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bassinetcribcot
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摇篮, 发源地

the place or origin of something

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Greece is often called the cradle of Western civilization.
希腊常被称为西方文明的摇篮。
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This valley was the cradle of an ancient civilization.
这个山谷是古代文明的摇篮。
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birthplaceoriginsourcefountainhead
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抱, 轻抱

hold (something) gently and protectively

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She cradled the newborn in her arms.
她把新生儿抱在怀里。
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He cradled the injured bird carefully.
他小心翼翼地抱着受伤的鸟。
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holdnursesupportnestle
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rob the cradlefrom the cradle to the grave