cocoon

UK
/kəˈkuːn/
US
/kəˈkun/
cocoonnoun
cocoons
pl
UK
/kəˈkuːn/
US
/kəˈkun/
Traduzioni
The caterpillar spun a cocoon around itself to begin its transformation into a butterfly.
La chenille a tissé un cocon autour d'elle pour commencer sa transformation en papillon.
Definizioni
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
cocooned
Past Simple
cocooned
Past Participle
cocooning
Gerund
UK
/kəˈkuːn/
US
/kəˈkun/
Traduzioni
envelopperAu sens de protection ou de confort.
She cocooned herself in a warm blanket on the cold winter night.
Elle s'est enveloppée dans une couverture chaude lors de la froide nuit d'hiver.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
s'isolerAu sens de se retirer dans un espace privé ou protégé.
Definizioni
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.
cocoonadjective
UK
/kəˈkuːn/
US
/kəˈkun/
Used attributively to describe items or states that provide cocoon-like protection or snugness.
Traduzioni
douilletSe dit d'un lieu ou d'un objet qui procure chaleur et confort.
She wrapped herself in a cocoon blanket for the night.
Elle s'est enveloppée dans une couverture douillette pour la nuit.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
enveloppantSe dit d'un effet de protection ou de chaleur.
Definizioni
Providing or characterized by enveloping warmth, protection, or snugness, like that of a cocoon.
She wrapped herself in a cocoon blanket for the night.