lullaby

🇬🇧 UK/'lʌlәbai/🇺🇸 US

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Definitions

n.

A gentle, soothing song sung to help a child fall asleep

摇篮曲，催眠曲

v.

To sing a lullaby to a child

唱摇篮曲哄（孩子）入睡

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English

lullabyother

=lullaby

Common Collocations

1.[gentle/sweet/soft] lullaby[温柔/甜蜜/柔和]的摇篮曲
2.lullaby [song/tune/melody]摇篮曲[歌曲/曲调/旋律]

Example Sentences

1.
She sang a gentle lullaby to soothe the crying infant.
2.
The lullaby had been passed down through generations.

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