Coddle
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British pronunciation/kˈɒdə‍l/
American pronunciation/ˈkɑdəɫ/

"coddle"的定义和意义

to coddle
01

宠溺, 溺爱

to overly pamper or indulge someone
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She coddles her pet dog, giving him treats and belly rubs whenever he whines.
她宠溺她的宠物狗,每当它发出哼哼声时就给它零食和抚摸肚子。
He coddled his children when they were young, always giving in to their demands.
他在孩子们年轻时对他们宠溺,总是屈从于他们的要求。
02

煮嫩, 轻煮

to cook something gently in water just below boiling point
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She likes to coddle her eggs by simmering them in water for a few minutes until the whites are just set.
她喜欢将鸡蛋轻煮,放在水中慢 simmer 几分钟,直到蛋白刚刚凝固。
The chef will coddle the vegetables in broth to bring out their natural flavors without overcooking them.
厨师会在高汤中轻煮蔬菜,以激发它们的自然风味而不会过度烹饪。
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