cocoon

bozzolo

Rivestimento di fili sottili che alcuni insetti giovani producono per proteggersi mentre diventano adulti.

In inglese semplice: A protective cover made of fine threads by some young insects while they change into adults.

• The moth left its cocoon.
• The caterpillar spun a cocoon on a branch.
• We found several cocoons beneath the leaves.

Espressioni comuni: silk cocoon, inside a cocoon, spin a cocoon

involucro protettivo, bozzolo

Rivestimento o spazio che circonda qualcuno o qualcosa, proteggendolo e isolandolo dal mondo esterno.

In inglese semplice: A cover or surrounding space that keeps someone or something safe and separate from the outside world.

• The baby slept in a warm cocoon.
• Foam formed a protective cocoon around the equipment.
• Their home was a cocoon of warmth and safety.

Come si usa: a cocoon of something (She lay in a cocoon of blankets.)

Sinonimi: protective shell

Espressioni comuni: protective cocoon, cocoon of something, warm cocoon

avvolgere, proteggere

Circondare qualcuno o qualcosa con un rivestimento che lo protegga.

In inglese semplice: To surround someone or something with a cover that protects them.

• Warm blankets cocooned the baby.
• They cocooned the fragile vase in layers of foam.
• The cabin cocooned us from the winter cold.

Come si usa: cocoon someone/something in something (She cocooned the baby in a soft blanket.)

Sinonimi: envelop, wrap, protect

Espressioni comuni: cocoon someone in, cocoon something in

ritirarsi, rintanarsi

Chiudersi in un luogo sicuro e comodo, lontano dagli altri o dai problemi esterni.

In inglese semplice: To hide away in a safe, comfortable place, away from other people or outside problems.

• I like to cocoon at home.
• She cocooned in her room after a difficult week.
• They spent the winter cocooning indoors with books and blankets.

Come si usa: cocoon in something (He cocooned in his bedroom all weekend.)

Sinonimi: withdraw, retreat

Espressioni comuni: cocoon at home, cocoon in something