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单词 cocoon
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cocoon

​noun countable
UK /kəˈkuːn/
Other entries for this word
cocoon verb
Word Forms
singularcocoon
pluralcocoons
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    ​biologya cover that the young larvae of some insects make around themselves when they start changing into their adult form
    Synonyms and related words
    Insects at different stages of life
    chrysalis
    cocoon
    grub
  2. 2
    ​literarya cover that keeps someone safe or warm
    Synonyms and related words
    Layers and coverings
    surface
    cover
    layer
  3. 3
    something that keeps you safe, but may stop you from learning to deal with problems

    the cocoon of his parents’ love

    Synonyms and related words
    Someone or something that protects and defends
    precaution
    guardian
    protector

cocoon

​noun countable
US /kəˈkun/
Other entries for this word
cocoon verb
Word Forms
singularcocoon
pluralcocoons
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    ​biologya cover that the young larvae of some insects make around themselves when they start changing into their adult form
    Synonyms and related words
    Insects at different stages of life
    chrysalis
    cocoon
    grub
  2. 2
    ​literarya cover that keeps someone safe or warm
    Synonyms and related words
    Layers and coverings
    surface
    cover
    layer
  3. 3
    something that keeps you safe, but may stop you from learning to deal with problems

    the cocoon of his parents’ love

    Synonyms and related words
    Someone or something that protects and defends
    precaution
    guardian
    protector

cocoon

​verb transitive
UK /kəˈkuːn/
Other entries for this word
cocoon noun
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theycocoon
he/she/itcocoons
present participlecocooning
past tensecocooned
past participlecocooned
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    to keep someone safe by preventing them from learning to deal with problems

    You cannot remain forever cocooned from the outside world.

    Synonyms and related words
    To protect or defend someone or something
    protect
    defend
    save
  2. 2
    to cover or surround someone or something
    Synonyms and related words
    To cover something
    cover
    wrap
    coat
    Synonyms and related words
    To surround or put something around something
    kettle
    surround
    enclose

cocoon

​verb transitive
US /kəˈkun/
Other entries for this word
cocoon noun
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theycocoon
he/she/itcocoons
present participlecocooning
past tensecocooned
past participlecocooned
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    to keep someone safe by preventing them from learning to deal with problems

    You cannot remain forever cocooned from the outside world.

    Synonyms and related words
    To protect or defend someone or something
    protect
    defend
    save
  2. 2
    to cover or surround someone or something
    Synonyms and related words
    To cover something
    cover
    wrap
    coat
    Synonyms and related words
    To surround or put something around something
    kettle
    surround
    enclose
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