sheath
noun[ C ]
uk /ʃiːθ/ us /ʃiːθ/
a close-fitting covering to protect something: 鞘套；护皮
The cable has a copper wire surrounded by a plastic sheath.电缆是铜丝做的，外面包着塑料皮。
The nerves are protected by thin sheaths of fatty tissue.神经由薄薄的脂肪鞘保护着。
a cover into which a knife or sword fits so that the blade cannot cut someone when it is not being used: （刀剑的）鞘
He drew the knife from its jewelled leather sheath.他把刀从镶有珠宝的皮鞘中抽出来。
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a condom避孕套（同 condom）
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sheath | American Dictionary
sheath
noun[ C ]
us/ʃiθ/
a close-fitting covering:
The cable is a copper wire with a heavy plastic sheath.
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