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coddle

coddle
[英] [ˈkɔdl] [美] [ˈkɑdl] 生词本

vt.

  • 柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典

  • 英英释义

1. VERB 溺爱;娇纵 To coddle someone means to treat them too kindly or protect them too much. 

  • She coddled her youngest son madly...

    她对小儿子过于溺爱。

  • The warders' union has been denouncing the government for coddling prisoners.

    狱警联盟一直谴责政府姑息犯人。

Verb

1. treat with excessive indulgence;

  • "grandparents often pamper the children"
  • "Let's not mollycoddle our students!"

2. cook in nearly boiling water;

  • "coddle eggs"