mantle
英 /ˈmæntl/ 美 /ˈmæntl/
- n. 覆盖层；覆盖物A layer that covers a surface or area
- n. 地幔The thick layer of Earth between its crust and core
- n. 职责；衣钵An important role or responsibility passed to someone
A mantle of snow covered the garden overnight.
一夜之间，花园披上了一层白雪。
Younger researchers must take on the mantle of leadership as experienced scientists retire from their positions.
随着资深科学家退休，年轻研究人员必须承担起领导职责。
搭配
a mantle of snow 一层积雪Earth's mantle 地幔assume the mantle of 承担……的职责
辨析提示
mantle也可指披风；壁炉架通常拼作mantel。
词族
近义 covering、layer
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