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sheathing

/ˈʃiːðɪŋ/ /ˈʃiːθɪŋ/

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verb

入鞘，套上。

To put (something such as a knife or sword) into a sheath.

Examples :

"After the woodworker finished carving, he was careful sheathing the knife to prevent accidental cuts. "

木匠雕刻完毕后，小心地将刀入鞘，以防不小心割伤自己。

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verb

套上，包裹.

To encase (something) with a protective covering.

Examples :

"The construction workers are sheathing the walls of the new house with plywood to protect them from the weather. "

建筑工人们正在用胶合板包裹新房子的墙壁，以保护它们免受风雨侵蚀。

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verb

缩回，收回.

Of an animal: to draw back or retract (a body part) into the body, such as claws into a paw.

Examples :

"The cat, relaxing on the windowsill, was slowly sheathing its claws back into its paws after kneading the soft blanket. "

那只猫在窗台上放松地休息，在揉过柔软的毯子后，正慢慢地把爪子缩回爪子里。

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verb

插入，套入。

To thrust (a sharp object like a sword, a claw, or a tusk) into something.

Examples :

"The angry dog, baring its teeth, was moments away from sheathing its claws into the postman's leg. "

那只愤怒的狗龇牙咧嘴，眼看就要把爪子狠狠地插入邮递员的腿里了。

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verb

消除，解除。

To abandon or cease (animosity, etc.)

Examples :

"After a long argument, Maria finally sheathed her anger and apologized to her brother. "

经过长时间的争吵后，玛丽亚最终消除了怒气，并向她的哥哥道了歉。

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verb

入鞘，套上。

To provide (a sword, etc.) with a sheath.

Examples :

"The knight was careful sheathing his sword after the battle. "

战斗结束后，骑士小心翼翼地将剑插入剑鞘。

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verb

减轻…的刺激性, 缓解…的毒性

To relieve the harsh or painful effect of (a drug, a poison, etc.).

Examples :

"The doctor prescribed the medication to not only treat the illness but also to help sheathing the nausea caused by the chemotherapy. "

医生开这种药不仅是为了治疗疾病，也是为了减轻化疗引起的恶心。

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noun

外壳，护套.

Something that wraps around or surrounds something, as a sheath encases its blade.

Examples :

"When the sheathing was on it suddenly looked like a real house: you could see where the outer walls would be even if they still needed the siding and trim added."

当外壳装上后，房子一下子看起来像模像样了：即使还需要安装护墙板和装饰，你也能看出外墙会在哪里。

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