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cosset:悉心呵护;娇惯 插画
生活 · C2

cosset

英 /ˈkɒsɪt/  美 /ˈkɑːsɪt/
  • v. 悉心呵护;娇惯to give someone excessive care, comfort, and protection

They cosset their elderly dog with blankets and treats.

他们给年老的狗盖毯子、喂零食,把它照顾得无微不至。

Parents who cosset their children may unintentionally limit opportunities for them to develop independence and cope with everyday challenges.

过分呵护孩子的父母可能无意中限制孩子培养独立性及应对日常挑战的机会。

搭配

cosset a child 娇惯孩子a cosseted upbringing 备受呵护的成长经历cosseted guests 受到悉心照料的客人

辨析提示

及物动词,常暗示照顾过度;名词用法已罕见。

词族

近义 pamper、coddle、spoil

反义 neglect

生活英语词汇CEFR C2

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