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cradles
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摇篮, 婴儿床
a small bed or bassinet designed for infants and young babies, typically made of wood or wicker, and equipped with rockers or gliders to help soothe and lull the baby to sleep
A cradle is a small bed or sleeping apparatus specifically designed for infants. It features a gentle rocking or swinging motion, providing a soothing and comforting experience for the baby. Cradles often have a secure and enclosed design, offering a cozy and safe sleeping environment. They are typically made from sturdy materials and equipped with a mattress, allowing for comfortable rest and sleep for the baby.
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电话支架, 电话摇篮
the part of a telephone where the handset or receiver can be put and be charged while not being used
A cradle is the part of the phone where the handset is placed when not in use. It is typically a part of a landline phone, providing a place to store the receiver when the call is finished. The cradle is designed to ensure that the phone's receiver is kept in place and remains properly connected to the base, often with a spring mechanism that helps to hang up the phone automatically when the handset is placed back. Cradles can be found in both traditional corded telephones and some cordless phone models.
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摇篮, 发源地
the place where something begins or is nurtured in its early stages
- Mesopotamia is known as the cradle of civilization.
美索不达米亚被称为文明的摇篮。
- The city became the cradle of the modern labor movement.
这座城市成为了现代劳工运动的摇篮。
- That university was once the cradle of scientific discovery.
那所大学曾经是科学发现的摇篮。
- Many consider Vienna the cradle of classical music.
许多人认为维也纳是古典音乐的摇篮。
- The region served as the cradle of the nation's independence.
该地区曾是国家独立的摇篮。
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摇篮, 淘金盘
a trough that can be rocked back and forth; used by gold miners to shake auriferous earth in water in order to separate the gold
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摇篮, 诞生
birth of a person