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1. Oxford Dictionary

   cocoon

   • IPA[kəˈkuːn]

   英式

   • n.
     a silky case spun by the larvae of many insects for protection as pupae；something that envelops someone in a protective or comforting way
   • v.
     envelop in a protective or comforting way；retreat from the stressful conditions of public life into the cosy private world of the family

   • verb: cocoon, 3rd person present: cocoons, gerund or present participle: cocooning, past tense: cocooned, past participle: cocooned

   • noun: cocoon, plural noun: cocoons

2. • 釋義

   n.

   名詞

   • 1. a silky case spun by the larvae of many insects for protection as pupae the moth emerged from its pale yellow papery cocoon
   • ▪ something that envelops someone in a protective or comforting way a cocoon of bedclothes a warm cocoon of love
   • 2. a covering that prevents the corrosion of metal equipment.

   v.

   動詞

   • 1. envelop in a protective or comforting way we felt cold even though we were cocooned in our sleeping bags we remain cocooned in our own little world of fantasies 同義詞 wrap, swathe, bundle up, swaddle, sheathe, ... 更多muffle, pad, cloak, enfold, envelop, surround, encase, enclose, cover, fold, wind, literarylap, protect, keep safe, keep from harm, safeguard, shield, defend, shelter, screen, look after, take care of, care for, cushion, insulate, isolate, cloister反義詞 expose
   • ▪ North American retreat from the stressful conditions of public life into the cosy private world of the family Americans are spending more time cocooning at home
   • 2. spray with a protective coating.