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单词 re-envelop
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re-envelopv.

Brit. /ˌriːᵻnˈvɛləp/, /ˌriːɛnˈvɛləp/, U.S. /ˈˌriənˈvɛləp/, /ˈˌriɛnˈvɛləp/
Forms: see re- prefix and envelop v.
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation; probably modelled on a French lexical item. Etymons: re- prefix, envelop v.
Etymology: < re- prefix + envelop v., probably after French renvelopper (a1400 in Middle French).
transitive. To envelop again. Chiefly figurative.
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the world > space > relative position > condition of being external > covering > wrapping > wrap [verb (transitive)] > enfold or envelop > again
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1611 R. Cotgrave Dict. French & Eng. Tongues Renueloper, to reinuelope, or reinwrap.
1664 H. More Modest Enq. Myst. Iniquity i. xvii. 61 To bring in so many New shadows, is to reenvelop the Church with darkness.
1800 tr. C. F. P. Masson Secret Mem. Court of Petersburg I. ii. 97 She..now wished to be re-enveloped in the ages of barbarism.
1867 A. Cary Bishop's Son xviii. 325 He..reënveloped and tied and put them away as they were.
1907 W. De Morgan Alice-for-Short xviii. 205 Charles, re-enveloped by this interview in the atmosphere of Home, forgot all about his Studio acquaintance.
2002 Africa News (Nexis) 26 Nov. Darkness is gradually re-enveloping the nation.
This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, September 2009; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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