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DJ: []
n.
1. 搖籃[C]
2. 策源地,發源地[S1][(+of)]
Ancient Athens is said to be the cradle of democracy.
據說古代雅典是民主的搖籃。
3. 嬰兒時期[the S]
We knew each other from the cradle.
我們自幼便相識了。
4. 支架,托架[C]
vt.
1. 把...放在搖籃內
2. 撫育
She was cradled in poverty.
她幼年生長於窮困的環境。
3. 把...擱在支架上;用架支住
He forgot to cradle the telephone receiver when he finished.
他打完電話忘記把聽筒擱在支架上。