to coddle
01
溺爱, 娇惯
to overly pamper or indulge someone
例子
She coddles her pet dog, giving him treats and belly rubs whenever he whines.
她溺爱她的宠物狗，每当它哀鸣时就给它零食和揉肚子。
He coddled his children when they were young, always giving in to their demands.
他小时候溺爱他的孩子，总是顺从他们的要求。
02
用文火煮, 炖
to cook something gently in water just below boiling point
例子
She likes to coddle her eggs by simmering them in water for a few minutes until the whites are just set.
她喜欢用文火煮鸡蛋几分钟，直到蛋白刚刚凝固，来煮她的鸡蛋。
The chef will coddle the vegetables in broth to bring out their natural flavors without overcooking them.
厨师将在肉汤中慢煮蔬菜，以带出它们的天然风味而不煮过头。
