mantle

US /ˈmæn.təl/
UK /ˈmæn.təl/
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斗篷, 披风

a loose sleeveless cloak or shawl, worn especially by women over dresses

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She wrapped herself in a warm wool mantle.
她用一件暖和的羊毛斗篷裹住自己。
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The queen wore a ceremonial mantle during the coronation.
女王在加冕典礼上穿着一件礼仪斗篷。
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责任, 职责

an important role or responsibility that passes from one person to another

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He took on the mantle of leadership after his predecessor retired.
他的前任退休后，他接过了领导的重任。
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The young scientist inherited the mantle of his mentor's groundbreaking research.
这位年轻的科学家继承了导师开创性研究的衣钵。
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地幔

the part of the Earth's interior between the crust and the outer core

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The Earth's mantle is mostly solid rock.
地球的地幔主要由固态岩石组成。
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Convection currents in the mantle drive plate tectonics.
地幔中的对流驱动着板块构造。
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壁炉架, 壁炉

a fireplace surround, including the shelf above it

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She placed the antique clock on the fireplace mantle.
她把古董钟放在壁炉架上。
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The mantle was decorated with festive garlands.
壁炉架上装饰着节日花环。
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覆盖, 笼罩

to cover or envelop (something) with or as if with a mantle

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A thick fog mantled the entire city.
浓雾笼罩了整个城市。
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Snow mantled the trees and rooftops, creating a picturesque scene.
雪覆盖了树木和屋顶，创造出一幅如画的景象。
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