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词汇 cocooning
释义 cocooning
present participle ofcocoon
cocoon
verb[ Tusually passive ]
uk /kəˈkuːn/ us /kəˈkuːn/
to protect someone or something from pain or an unpleasant situation: 给…加上保护层,将…裹住
As a student you're cocooned against/from the real world.作为一名学生,你处在与现实世界隔离的环境之中。
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Examples of cocooning


cocooning

In English, many past and present participles of verbs can be used as adjectives. Some of these examples may show the adjective use.


It is unlikely that cocooning would be worthwhile.
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He referred to this particular sentence as cocooning.
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Steps taken to combat deterioration include sealing ducts and shafts, completing glazing as far as possible, cocooning electrical plant, and painting or spraying to prevent rusting.
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A swarm of tarantulas cover him with webbing and moss, cocooning him completely.
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These caterpillars go through five instars before cocooning.
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Popcorn identified cocooning as a commercially significant trend that would lead to, among other things, stay-at-home electronic shopping.
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In particular, the stock of domestic brown trout is supported by cocooning and artificial nests.
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