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cocoons

/kəˈkuːnz/

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noun

茧，蛹壳。

The silky protective case spun by the larvae of some insects in which they metamorphose, the pupa.

Examples :

"The children collected cocoons from the branches, hoping to watch the butterflies emerge. "

孩子们从树枝上收集了一些茧，希望能看到蝴蝶从里面破茧而出。

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noun

茧，保护层，庇护所

Any similar protective case, whether real or metaphorical.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "After a difficult breakup, Maria spent weeks in her room, watching movies; her friends worried she was hiding in one of her own emotional cocoons." "

在经历了一次痛苦的分手后，玛丽亚有好几个星期都待在房间里看电影；她的朋友们担心她把自己藏在自己情感的茧里，不愿面对现实。

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verb

包裹，覆盖。

To envelop in a protective case

Examples :

"Sentence: In winter, many animals instinctively cocoons themselves in warm, cozy nests to survive the cold. "

冬天，很多动物会本能地把自己裹在温暖舒适的巢穴里，就像裹在茧里一样，以此来度过寒冬。

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verb

作茧自缚，把自己封闭起来。

To withdraw into such a case.

Examples :

"After a long and stressful week at work, she likes to cocoons herself in her apartment, watching movies and avoiding all social interaction. "

经过漫长而压力巨大的一周工作后，她喜欢把自己关在公寓里，作茧自缚般地看电影，避免一切社交活动。

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