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U3E13 | cosset

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cosset【n.】

1.     a person who is treated with excessive indulgence; a pampered person被宠爱的人;娇生惯养的人

She was the cosset of the family, always getting whatever she wanted.

她是家里的宠儿,总是能得到她想要的一切。

As the youngest child, he grew up as a cosset, never having to do any chores.

作为最小的孩子,他在娇生惯养中长大,从来不需要做任何家务。

 

cosset【v.】

1.     to treat someone with too much care and attention, often in a way that prevents them from becoming independent溺爱,娇惯

She cossets her children so much that they don't know how to do anything for themselves.

她太溺爱她的孩子了,以至于他们什么都不会自己做。

He was cosseted by his parents and never had to face any hardships.

他被父母娇生惯养,从未经历过任何困难。

2.     to keep something in a very comfortable or protected state宠爱,精心照料

The wealthy businessman cosseted his rare collection of vintage cars.

这位富商精心照料他收藏的稀有古董车。