coddling

UK
/ˈkɒd.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɑː.dlɪŋ/

Traduzioni

coddlingnoun
The coddling of the child led to a lack of discipline.
Баловство ребенка привело к отсутствию дисциплины.
Her coddling of the plants ensured they grew healthy and strong.
Ее нежность к растениям обеспечила их здоровый и крепкий рост.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
coddlinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈkɒd.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɑːd.lɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe overprotective or indulgent behaviour.
coddleverb

coddling

Gerund

coddled
Past Simple
coddled
Past Participle
coddling
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɒd.əl/
US
/ˈkɑː.dəl/
She tends to coddle her children too much.
Она склонна слишком баловать своих детей.
He likes to coddle his plants to ensure they grow well.
Он любит нежить свои растения, чтобы они хорошо росли.

Definizioni

coddlingnoun
The act of treating someone in an overly protective or indulgent manner.
The coddling of the young athlete by his parents was evident as they shielded him from any criticism.
coddlinggerund / present participle
Providing excessive care or protection; overindulgent.
Many educators criticise the coddling attitude of some modern parents.
coddleverb
To treat someone in an overly protective or indulgent way.
She tends to coddle her younger brother, doing everything for him instead of letting him learn on his own.
To cook an egg in water just below boiling point.
He likes to coddle his eggs for breakfast, ensuring they are perfectly soft and creamy.