coddles

英['kɒdl] 美['kɑːdl]
  • v.娇养;溺爱;用文火煮
coddler coddled coddled coddling coddles
Verb:
  1. treat with excessive indulgence;

    "grandparents often pamper the children"
    "Let's not mollycoddle our students!"

  2. cook in nearly boiling water;

    "coddle eggs"

    用作动词 (v.)
    1. He'll need to be coddled after his illness.
      他病后需要悉心照料。
    2. I would not coddle the child.
      我不愿意溺爱这个孩子。
    3. He never go to coddle his superior.
      他从不去讨好上司。