mollycoddle
UK/'mɒlikɒdl/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To be excessively protective and indulgent toward someone; to pamper.
溺爱，娇养
n.
A person, especially a man or boy, who is pampered and overprotected.
娇生惯养的人；软弱的男人
Root Breakdown
Blendmollycoddleother
=mollycoddle
Common Collocations
- 1.mollycoddle children溺爱孩子
- 2.stop mollycoddling停止娇养
- 3.overly mollycoddle过度溺爱
Example Sentences
- 1.
Parents shouldn't [mollycoddle] their children way too much.
- 2.
The coach refused to [mollycoddle] the athletes despite their injuries.