cradle

摇篮

She rocked the cradle until the baby fell asleep.

她轻轻摇著摇篮，直到宝宝睡著。

发源地、发祥地

That valley is often called the cradle of ancient civilization.

那座河谷常被称为古文明的发源地。

托架、座架、支架

He put the phone back in its charging cradle.

他把手机放回充电座上。

轻抱、捧著、搂著

She cradled the sleeping puppy against her chest.

她把熟睡的小狗轻轻搂在胸前。

抚育、养育正式

He was cradled in poverty but rose to great success.

他自幼在贫困中长大，后来却大有成就。

一生、终身

The system supports citizens from the cradle to the grave.

这套制度照顾国民一生一世。