cocoon

UK
/kəˈkuːn/
US
/kəˈkun/

Übersetzungen

cocoonsubstantiv
cocoons
Pl.
UK
/kəˈkuːn/
US
/kəˈkun/
The caterpillar spins a cocoon to protect itself during metamorphosis.
Гусеница плетет кокон, чтобы защитить себя во время метаморфоза.
cocoonverb
cocooned
Präteritum
cocooned
Partizip Perfekt
cocooning
Gerundium
UK
/kəˈkuːn/
US
/kəˈkun/
She likes to cocoon herself in a warm blanket during winter.
Она любит укутывать себя в теплое одеяло зимой.
The caterpillar will cocoon itself before becoming a butterfly.
Гусеница окутывает себя, прежде чем стать бабочкой.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
cocoonadjektiv
UK
/kəˈkuːn/
US
/kəˈkun/
Used attributively to describe items or states that provide cocoon-like protection or snugness.

Definitionen

cocoonsubstantiv
A silky case spun by the larvae of many insects for protection as pupae.
The caterpillar spun a cocoon around itself to begin its transformation into a butterfly.
A protective covering or environment that isolates or shelters someone or something.
She felt safe and secure in the cocoon of her warm blanket on a cold winter night.
cocoonverb
To envelop or surround in a protective or comforting way.
She cocooned herself in a warm blanket on the cold winter night.
To retreat into a private or protected space, often to avoid stress or danger.
After a long week, he cocooned in his room to recharge.
cocoonadjektiv
Providing or characterized by enveloping warmth, protection, or snugness, like that of a cocoon.
She wrapped herself in a cocoon blanket for the night.