comfort blanket怎么读,是什么意思,单词翻译、读音

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英语单词:comfort blanket

意思翻译

comfort blanket

noun [ C ] mainly UK uk/ˈkʌm.fət ˌblæŋ.kɪt/ us/ˈkʌm.fɚt ˌblæŋ.kɪt/

often disapproving精神安慰

something familiar that makes you feel safe or confident

These forecasts are a comfort blanket rather than being useful, especially in volatile times. 这些预测是一种安慰,而非切实有用,在动荡时期尤为如此。

During everyday crises, Brits turn to tea as a comfort blanket. 面对日常危机,英国人把茶当作一种精神安慰。

(让婴儿或幼儿感觉舒适安全的)安抚巾

a piece of soft cloth that is very familiar to a baby or young child and makes him or her feel safe

a little child clutching a comfort blanket 抱着一条舒适安抚巾的小孩子

Synonym: security blanket

More examples

There is always a risk you will never need your insurance: part of its value is as a comfort blanket.

This type of economics is an illusion, a comfort blanket used by those who do not want to face up to inherent uncertainties.

Their fairy-tale romance was a comfort blanket for the times, something to cling to amid escalating madness.

Babies squeal when nanny tries to wean them off a comfort blanket.

Your child might like to take a favourite toy or a comfort blanket.

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