cradle
/ˈkreɪ.dəl/noun
B1formalcommon/ˈkreɪ.dəl/A noun referring to a small bed for a baby, often on rockers, or the place where something began or originated.
ruСуществительное, обозначающее маленькую кроватку для младенца, часто на полозьях, или место, где что-то началось или зародилось.esSustantivo que designa una cama pequeña para bebé, a menudo con balancines, o el lugar donde algo se origina o nace.frPetit lit pour bébé, souvent à bascule ou sur roulettes, ou lieu où quelque chose a pris naissance ou s'est développé.deSubstantiv, das ein kleines Bett für Säuglinge bezeichnet, oft auf Kufen, oder einen Ort, an dem etwas begonnen hat oder entstanden ist.ptSubstantivo que designa um pequeno berço para bebê, geralmente com balanço ou sobre rodas, ou o local onde algo teve origem ou se desenvolveu.zh名词,指婴儿用的小床,常带摇架可摇动;也比喻某事物发源或萌芽的地方。arاسم يدل على سرير صغير للأطفال الرضّع، غالبًا ما يكون له قوائم أو عجلات، ويُستعمل أيضًا مجازًا للإشارة إلى مكان نشأة شيء أو أصله.
- Baby's bed A2 formal
A small bed for a baby, often with rockers.
- The baby slept peacefully in the cradle.
- She rocked the cradle gently to soothe the infant.
- The wooden cradle was a family heirloom.
ruКолыбельescunafrberceaudeWiegeptBerçozh摇篮arمهد الطفل
- Place of origin B2 formal
The place where something began or originated.
- Greece is often called the cradle of democracy.
- The region is considered the cradle of civilization.
- This university is a cradle of innovation.
ruКолыбельesCuna (lugar de origen)frberceaudeWiegeptBerçozh摇篮arمهد
Синонимы: birthplacebreeding groundfountainheadhomenurseryoriginseedbedsourcewellspring
- Supporting structure B2 formal
A framework or support for holding something.
- The mechanic placed the engine in a cradle for repair.
- The phone rested in a charging cradle on the desk.
- The ship was held in a cradle during construction.
ruОпорная конструкцияesSoporte, armazón, cunafrberceau (support)deStützstrukturptEstrutura de suportezh支撑结构arهيكل داعم
Синонимы: basebracketframeframeworkholdermountrackreststandsupport
- cradles plural form
- cradles' possessive plural form
- cradle's possessive singular form
verb
B2formalcommon/ˈkreɪ.dəl/A verb used to indicate the act of holding something gently or protectively, often in one's arms or hands.
ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия нежного или защитного удерживания чего-либо, часто в руках или на руках.esVerbo que designa la acción de sostener algo con suavidad y protección, a menudo en los brazos o las manos, como a un bebé o un objeto delicado. También puede referirse a rodear o contener algo de forma segura o envolvente.frTenir doucement et avec soin quelque chose ou quelqu'un, souvent dans les bras ou contre soi, comme pour protéger ou bercer.deVerb, das das sanfte oder schützende Halten von etwas bezeichnet, oft in den Armen oder Händen, sowie das sanfte Wiegen eines Babys oder das behutsame Umfassen.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de segurar algo ou alguém com cuidado e proteção, geralmente nos braços ou nas mãos; também pode significar embalar ou ninar alguém suavemente.zh动词,指轻柔或保护性地抱住、托住某物,常指抱在怀里或用手臂托着;也可指像摇篮一样轻轻摇晃。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على احتضان الشيء أو الشخص بحنان أو حماية، وغالباً حمله في الذراعين أو بين الذراعين وهدهدته بلطف.
- Hold gently B1 formal
To hold something or someone carefully and protectively, often in your arms.
- She cradled the baby in her arms.
- He cradled the injured bird gently.
- The mother cradled her child's head as he slept.
ruНежно держатьesAcunarfrbercerdeSanft haltenptSegurar com cuidadozh轻抱arاحتضان برفق
- Support or protect B2 formal
To provide a safe or supportive environment for something to develop.
- The organization cradled the young artist's talent.
- The community cradled the startup with resources and mentorship.
- The university cradled the research project from its early stages.
ruПоддерживать или оберегатьesAcoger / protegerfrprotéger, envelopperdeUnterstützen oder schützenptApoiar ou protegerzh扶持或保护arالدعم والحماية
Синонимы: cherishfosterharbornursenurtureprotectsheltersupport
- cradled past participle
- cradled past simple
- cradling present participle
- cradles third person singular