摇篮yáolán 1.供婴儿睡的家具,形状略像篮子,多用竹或藤制成,可以左右摇动,使婴儿容易入睡。{cradle; basket-like device for a baby to sleep, oft. made of bamboo or rattan, that can be rocked to help a baby fall asleep} 2.〈比喻fig.〉幼年或青年时代的生活环境或文化、运动等的发源地{cradle; living environment of one's childhood or youth; place where a culture or movement begins or is nurtured}: 井冈山是中国革命的～{The Jinggang Mountains is the cradle of the Chinese revolution.}|黄河流域是我国古代文化的～。{The Yellow River Valley is the cradle of ancient Chinese culture.}