英语词汇“cocoon”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Did you know?

Since at least the late 1600s, English speakers have been using the noun cocoon for the silky covering that surrounds a caterpillar or other insect larva in the pupa stage of metamorphosis. The word derives, via French cocon, from Occitan coucoun, which, in turn, emerged from coco, an Occitan term for "shell." Linguists believe the Occitan term was probably born of the Latin word coccum, a noun that has been translated as kermes, which refers to the dried bodies of some insects that are sometimes found on certain trees. The verb cocoon has been with us since the latter half of the 19th century.

Example Sentences

Noun The child was wrapped in a cocoon of blankets. The movie star was surrounded by a protective cocoon of bodyguards. Verb Americans are spending more time cocooning at home in recent years. cocooned in puffy down parkas, we braved the bitter cold as best we could

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The brand says this is because the silk is taken from the cocoon after the moth has already left it, unlike traditional silk fabrics.

Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 21 June 2022 The way the light pours into this room is just divine—we'd never want to leave this little cocoon.

Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 23 June 2022 For example, a 42-year-old government contractor in Maryland dreads having to leave his quiet work-from-home cocoon where his only distractions are his two cats.

Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2022 Sandy, and her innermost desires, had come out of their cocoon–and with a bang.

Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 12 Aug. 2022 Pritchard opened a large trunk, lifted the burnished trophy out of its velvety cocoon and handed it to Fetisov, who turned and walked toward a chain-link fence.

Gene Myers, Detroit Free Press, 14 June 2022 Unlike like last year’s playoffs, there will not be the cocoon of the Disney World quarantine bubble, with Milwaukee this time receiving true homecourt advantage at Fiserv Forum.

Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, 17 May 2021 But what’s even more tone deaf, Félix argues, is that these new residents skip through Mexico in a mobile cocoon that largely protects them from the real world around them.

Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2022 Maayan Kitron hands me a weird-looking yellow fruit wrapped in a cocoon.

Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2022

Verb

For a serene and minimalist office, Gemma Parker Design opted to cocoon the walls in Shoji screen details.

Marisa Martin, Good Housekeeping, 31 May 2022 Epara, founded by Ozohu Adoh, means to cocoon oneself in the Nigerian dialect Ebira.

Vogue, 10 Mar. 2022 Another White House inflation excuse: Demand for goods has surged during the pandemic as people cocoon and reduce spending on services.

The Editorial Board, WSJ, 10 Dec. 2021 While case rates remain high, reinforcing protections against infection and transmission could cocoon the still-vulnerable, and tamp down outbreaks.

Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2021 But the really different part is the door, which slides gently backwards to cocoon you away from the cabin.

John Walton, CNN, 4 Oct. 2021 After a day on the water, retreat to your room’s balcony and cocoon yourself in the hammock.

Brittany Anas, Forbes, 28 Aug. 2021 SoCal gardeners readily added the plants to their yards to help the butterflies and get a front-row seat to the wonder of metamorphosis, from tiny egg to caterpillar to cocoon to butterfly.

Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2021 Biden made Putin seem powerful, facing down an external enemy, instead of trying to cocoon himself from the pandemic.

BostonGlobe.com, 28 Mar. 2021 See More

单词	cocoon
释义	cocoon 1 of 2 noun co·coon kə-ˈkün 1 a : an envelope often largely of silk which an insect larva forms about itself and in which it passes the pupa stage b : any of various other protective coverings produced by animals 2 a : something suggesting a cocoon especially in providing protection or in producing isolation wrapped in a cocoon of blankets an interest in the world beyond the everyday cocoon most of us construct Peter Mayle b : a protective covering placed or sprayed over military or naval equipment in storage cocoon 2 of 2 verb cocooned; cocooning; cocoons transitive verb : to wrap or envelop in or as if in a cocoon Did you know? Since at least the late 1600s, English speakers have been using the noun cocoon for the silky covering that surrounds a caterpillar or other insect larva in the pupa stage of metamorphosis. The word derives, via French cocon, from Occitan coucoun, which, in turn, emerged from coco, an Occitan term for "shell." Linguists believe the Occitan term was probably born of the Latin word coccum, a noun that has been translated as kermes, which refers to the dried bodies of some insects that are sometimes found on certain trees. The verb cocoon has been with us since the latter half of the 19th century. Synonyms Noun armor capsule case casing cover covering encasement housing hull husk jacket pod sheath shell Verb bosom bower circumfuse embosom embower embrace enclose inclose encompass enfold enshroud enswathe envelop enwrap invest involve lap mantle muffle shroud swathe veil wrap See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun The child was wrapped in a cocoon of blankets. The movie star was surrounded by a protective cocoon of bodyguards. Verb Americans are spending more time cocooning at home in recent years. cocooned in puffy down parkas, we braved the bitter cold as best we could Recent Examples on the Web Noun The brand says this is because the silk is taken from the cocoon after the moth has already left it, unlike traditional silk fabrics. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 21 June 2022 The way the light pours into this room is just divine—we'd never want to leave this little cocoon. Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 23 June 2022 For example, a 42-year-old government contractor in Maryland dreads having to leave his quiet work-from-home cocoon where his only distractions are his two cats. Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2022 Sandy, and her innermost desires, had come out of their cocoon–and with a bang. Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 12 Aug. 2022 Pritchard opened a large trunk, lifted the burnished trophy out of its velvety cocoon and handed it to Fetisov, who turned and walked toward a chain-link fence. Gene Myers, Detroit Free Press, 14 June 2022 Unlike like last year’s playoffs, there will not be the cocoon of the Disney World quarantine bubble, with Milwaukee this time receiving true homecourt advantage at Fiserv Forum. Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, 17 May 2021 But what’s even more tone deaf, Félix argues, is that these new residents skip through Mexico in a mobile cocoon that largely protects them from the real world around them. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2022 Maayan Kitron hands me a weird-looking yellow fruit wrapped in a cocoon. Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2022 Verb For a serene and minimalist office, Gemma Parker Design opted to cocoon the walls in Shoji screen details. Marisa Martin, Good Housekeeping, 31 May 2022 Epara, founded by Ozohu Adoh, means to cocoon oneself in the Nigerian dialect Ebira. Vogue, 10 Mar. 2022 Another White House inflation excuse: Demand for goods has surged during the pandemic as people cocoon and reduce spending on services. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 10 Dec. 2021 While case rates remain high, reinforcing protections against infection and transmission could cocoon the still-vulnerable, and tamp down outbreaks. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2021 But the really different part is the door, which slides gently backwards to cocoon you away from the cabin. John Walton, CNN, 4 Oct. 2021 After a day on the water, retreat to your room’s balcony and cocoon yourself in the hammock. Brittany Anas, Forbes, 28 Aug. 2021 SoCal gardeners readily added the plants to their yards to help the butterflies and get a front-row seat to the wonder of metamorphosis, from tiny egg to caterpillar to cocoon to butterfly. Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2021 Biden made Putin seem powerful, facing down an external enemy, instead of trying to cocoon himself from the pandemic. BostonGlobe.com, 28 Mar. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Noun French cocon, from Occitan coucoun, from coco shell, probably ultimately from Latin coccum kermes (thought to be a gall or berry), from Greek kokkos berry, kermes First Known Use Noun 1699, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1881, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition cocoon noun co·coon kə-ˈkün : the silky covering which a moth caterpillar makes around itself and in which it is protected while changing into a moth cocoon 1 of 2 noun 1 as in sheath something that encloses another thing especially to protect it he retired to the cocoon of his study whenever he'd had enough of the company Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance sheath casing shell housing covering pod husk jacket capsule armor cover shield hull encasement case coating wrapper package carapace house plate envelope cartridge bark skin crust cassette plating mail cuticle hide panoply backing casette facing coverture 2 as in shield something that serves as a protective barrier as the TV had been packed in a cocoon of Styrofoam, it arrived in one piece Synonyms & Similar Words shield cushion buffer bumper pad padding fender cushioning barricade baffle cordon safeguard muffler cocoon 2 of 2 verb as in to wrap to surround or cover closely cocooned in puffy down parkas, we braved the bitter cold as best we could Synonyms & Similar Words wrap shroud envelop enclose encase veil bosom mantle bower cloak enfold drape enshroud embrace lap enwrap muffle swathe encompass curtain circle embed blanket embosom encircle embower involve circumfuse swaddle enswathe inclose camouflage invest mask disguise overlay imbed enlace overspread enwind Antonyms & Near Antonyms expose bare strip denude
随便看	guardianest guardianless guardianly guardianner guardiannest guardians guardianship guardianships guarding guarding (against) guarding against guardingly guardless guardrail guardrails guardroom guardrooms guards guards (against) guards against guardship guardships guardsman guardsmen Guarea

cocoon

noun

verb

Did you know?

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Word History

Kids Definition

noun

noun

verb