sheathe /ʃiːð/ ( sheathing, sheathed, sheathes )

• 1. 

  V-T If something is sheathed in a material or other covering, it is closely covered with it. 严密覆盖 [文学性] [usu passive]

  例：

  Her long legs were sheathed in leather slacks.

  她的两条长腿裹在皮制宽松长裤里。

  例：

  ...the bride, sheathed in ivory satin.

  ...包裹在象牙白绸缎中的新娘。

• 2. 

  V-T When someone sheathes a knife, they put it in its sheath. 将... 插入鞘中 [文学性]

  例：

  He sheathed the knife and strapped it to his shin.

  他将刀插入鞘中，绑在小腿上。