n.
- 搖籃[C]
- 策源地，發源地[S1][（+of）]
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Ancient Athens is said to be the
cradle of democracy.
據說古代雅典是民主的搖籃。
- 嬰兒時期[the S]
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We knew each other from the
cradle.
我們自幼便相識了。
- 支架，托架[C]
vt.
- 把……放在搖籃內
- 撫育
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She was
cradled in poverty.
她幼年生長於窮困的環境。
- 把……擱在支架上；用架支住
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He forgot to
cradle the telephone receiver when he finished.
他打完電話忘記把聽筒擱在支架上。
片語
from the cradle to the grave
- 從生到死
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In this country the government looks after you
from the cradle to the grave.
在這個國家中每個人從生到死都得到政府的關心。
辨析
n.
- a baby's bed or cot, especially one mounted on rockers.
- a supporting framework resembling a cradle, in particular for a boat under repair or for workers on the side of high building.
v.
- hold gently and protectively.
- place in a cradle.
Derivative
Etymology
OE cradol, of uncertain origin.
