coddle

🇺🇸 /ˈkɑːdl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈkɒdl/
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verb
R

to treat someone with excessive kindness or care

He's always coddling his younger sister, making sure she never faces any challenges.

他总是溺爱他的妹妹,确保她从未面临任何挑战。

R

to cook something gently in water that is not boiling

She likes to coddle her eggs in the morning for a soft and tender texture.

她喜欢在早上煮鸡蛋,使其质地柔软而嫩滑。

translation

v. 溺爱, 炖煮

词形变化

3rd Present coddles
Past coddled
Perfect coddled
Progressive coddling