아기를 태우고 흔들어 재우는 작은 침대
an infant's bed or crib, typically one mounted on rockers to allow gentle movement
예문:
"The artisan carved a beautiful cradle from oak wood."
"A soft blanket was laid inside the cradle for the newborn."
어떤 사물이나 문화가 처음으로 생겨난 곳
a place, process, or event in which something originates or flourishes in its early stages
예문:
"Ancient Greece is known as the cradle of Western democracy."
"Silicon Valley was the cradle of the digital revolution."
인생의 아주 이른 시기나 어떤 일의 초기 단계
the period of infancy or the very beginning of a person's life or a project
예문:
"She has known her best friend from the cradle."
"The project was unfortunately stifled in the cradle due to lack of funding."
물건을 받쳐 주거나 고정하는 틀 또는 장치
a framework or support structure on which an object such as a phone or ship rests
예문:
"The smartphone was placed in its charging cradle overnight."
"The boat sat securely in its wooden cradle on the dock."
누군가나 무엇을 팔로 부드럽게 감싸 안다
to hold someone or something gently and protectively, especially in one's arms
예문:
"He cradled the fragile vase as if it were a precious treasure."
"The mother cradled her newborn's head while feeding him."
어떤 능력이나 사상을 소중히 보호하고 키우다
to nurture, foster, or protect something during its development
예문:
"The university aims to cradle innovation in its research labs."
"The peaceful environment cradled the writer's creativity."