Cocoons - перевод на Русский и значение в Английском

noun

A sleeveless outdoor overgarment that hangs loosely from the shoulders.

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He threw his cloak about him

verb

Dress in a cloak.

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They sat cloaked and hooded

noun

A loose outer piece of clothing without sleeves that fastens at the neck and hangs from the shoulders

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The agents operate under a cloak of secrecy., the deal was cloaked in secrecy.

verb

Put something on top of or in front of (something), especially in order to protect or conceal it.

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The table had been covered with a checked tablecloth

noun

A thing which lies on, over, or around something, especially in order to protect or conceal it.

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A seat cover

verb

To put or spread something over something, or to lie on the surface of something

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Once the rice comes to a boil, turn down the flame and cover the pot., she covered the child with a…

verb

Resist an attack made on (someone or something); protect from harm or danger.

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We shall defend our island, whatever the cost

verb

To protect someone or something from attack or harm

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Communities will fight to defend themselves., how can people best defend themselves against disease…

verb

To protect someone or something against attack, criticism, or loss

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Defend sth/yourself against sth the company has been defending itself against a takeover bid., the …

verb

Enclose or cover in a case or close-fitting surround.

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Each was encased in a plastic shrink-wrap

verb

Surround or close off on all sides.

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The entire estate was enclosed with walls

verb

To surround

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The garden is enclosed by four walls., please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

verb

To include something inside a letter or parcel

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Apply in writing, enclosing a current cv, to the address below., please find enclosed an applicatio…

verb

Surround; envelop.

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He shut off the engine and silence enfolded them

verb

To closely hold or completely cover someone or something

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Enfold someone in your arms he enfolded her in his arms.

verb

Wrap up, cover, or surround completely.

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A figure enveloped in a black cloak

verb

To cover or surround something completely

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The entire area was enveloped in fog.

verb

Bend (something flexible and relatively flat) over on itself so that one part of it covers another.

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Sam folded up the map

noun

A form or shape produced by the gentle draping of a loose, full garment or piece of cloth.

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The fabric fell in soft folds

verb

Shut (livestock) in a fold.

noun

The flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person.

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Come and sit on my lap

verb

Overtake (a competitor in a race) to become one or more laps ahead.

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She lapped all of her rivals in the 3,000 metres

noun

The action or sound of water washing gently against something.

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Listening to the comfortable lap of the waves against the shore

verb

Direct one's gaze toward someone or something or in a specified direction.

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People were looking at him

noun

An act of directing one's gaze in order to see someone or something.

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Let me get a closer look

exclamation

Used to call attention to what one is going to say.

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‘look, this is ridiculous.’

verb

Wrap or cover for warmth.

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Everyone was muffled up in coats and scarves

noun

A receptacle in a furnace or kiln in which things can be heated without contact with combustion products.

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A muffle furnace

verb

To make a sound quieter and less clear

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Ted and i looked at each other with open mouths and muffled our laughs in our sleeves., i could hea…

noun

A thick piece of soft material, typically used to protect or shape something, or to absorb liquid.

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A pad of cotton wool

verb

Fill or cover (something) with soft material in order to protect it or its contents, make it more comfortable, or give it a particular shape.

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The boxing gloves are padded with impact-resistant foam rubber

noun

The soft dull sound of steady steps.

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He heard the pad of feet

verb

Keep safe from harm or injury.

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He tried to protect kelly from the attack

verb

Shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

verb

To keep someone or something safe from injury, damage, or loss

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He says he was protecting his home and family., a citizens’ group worked to protect forest areas.

noun

A measure taken to protect someone or something or to prevent something undesirable.

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The charity called for tougher safeguards to protect britain's remaining natural forests

verb

Protect from harm or damage with an appropriate measure.

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A framework which safeguards employees from exploitation

verb

To protect someone or something from harm or destruction

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Judges have an obligation to safeguard our right to free speech and a free press., the best safegua…

noun

A fixed or movable upright partition used to divide a room, give shelter from draughts, heat, or light, or to provide concealment or privacy.

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The special branch man remained hidden behind the screen for prosecution witnesses

verb

Conceal, protect, or shelter (someone or something) with a screen or something forming a screen.

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Her hair swung across to screen her face

noun

A flat surface in a theater, on a television, or on a computer system on which pictures or words are shown

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I spend most of the day working in front of a computer screen., her ambition is to write for the sc…

verb

Put (a weapon such as a knife or sword) into a sheath.

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I sheathed my dagger

verb

To put something, esp. a knife, in its cover

noun

A place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger.

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Huts like this are used as a shelter during the winter

verb

Protect or shield from something harmful, especially bad weather.

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The hut sheltered him from the cold wind

noun

Something that gives protection, such as a building or tent, or the protection provided

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[ c ] we took the stray dog to an animal shelter., [ u ] the wall gave us some shelter from the win…

noun

A broad piece of metal or another suitable material, held by straps or a handle attached on one side, used as a protection against blows or missiles.

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Patrick whipped out his new shield and the shield defended against the blow.

verb

Protect from a danger, risk, or unpleasant experience.

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He pulled the cap lower to shield his eyes from the glare

verb

Armor carried on the arm to intercept blows

verb

Be all round (someone or something).

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The hotel is surrounded by its own gardens

noun

A thing that forms a border or edging round an object.

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An oak fireplace surround

verb

To be around something on all sides

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Snow-capped mountains surround the city., the house was surrounded by dense woods., i’m interested …

verb

Wrap (someone, especially a baby) in garments or cloth.

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She swaddled the baby tightly

verb

To wrap a baby tightly in cloth

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Swaddling a baby tightly in a blanket can be a good way to stop it crying.

noun

A broad strip or area of something.

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Vast swathes of countryside

verb

Wrap in several layers of fabric.

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His hands were swathed in bandages

noun

A piece or strip of material in which something is wrapped.

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They wrapped the body inside a canvas swathe

noun

The perceptible natural movement of the air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction.

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The wind howled about the building

verb

Cause (someone) to have difficulty breathing because of exertion or a blow to the stomach.

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The fall nearly winded him

noun

A twist or turn in a course.

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After a few minutes of puzzled winds and twists and turns and curses muttered under my breath, i co…

verb

Cover or enclose in paper or soft material.

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The candles are wrapped in tissue paper

noun

A loose outer garment or piece of material.

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Beach wraps

verb

To cover something or someone with paper, cloth, or other material

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She wrapped the present and tied it with a ribbon., wrap the chicken in foil and cook it for two ho…