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mantle

Ngoại động từ[C/U] Cả hai
Số nhiều: mantlesQuá khứ: mantledPhân từ 2: mantledV-ing: mantling

The term carries a heavy weight of legacy and symbolic transition. When used in the context of leadership, it evokes the image of a physical garment being draped over a new person, signaling a formal transfer of authority or a sacred duty that must be upheld. In a physical sense, it suggests a protective or concealing layer. Whether it is the geological layer of the earth or a blanket of snow, the word implies a comprehensive covering that hides what lies beneath while providing a structural or protective shell.

Countable when referring to a physical cloak or a fireplace shelf. Uncountable when referring to the geological layer of the earth.

Ý nghĩa

Danh từ
[something]

A loose sleeveless cloak or cape.

"The monk wore a heavy wool mantle over his robes."

Danh từ
[something]

The layer of the earth between the crust and the core.

"Tectonic plates move due to convection currents in the mantle."

Danh từ
[something]

A shelf above a fireplace.

"She placed the family photo on the mantle."

Ngoại động từ
[someone][something]

To pass a role or responsibility to another person.

"The retiring CEO will mantle his successor with the duties of the firm."

Ngoại động từ
[something]

To cover or envelop something completely.

"A thick layer of snow mantled the valley in white."

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cloakcoveringshelllayershelfexposeuncoverrevealstripclothingstonewoodfabricmagmafireplaceearthbodycoatgeology
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