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cradle

/ˈkreɪdəl/ American
Picture: cradle
  • n. 摇篮, 发祥地
  • v. 轻轻抱住, 怀抱
Definition
  • n. a small bed for a baby, or the place where something began
  • v. to hold something gently and protectively
Example
She gently rocked the cradle until the baby fell asleep.
她轻轻地摇着摇篮,直到婴儿睡着。