cradle

n. 摇篮,发祥地,摇篮时代
v. 放在摇篮内,抚育,刈割

The sea is thought to have been the cradle of life.

人们认为海洋曾经是生命的发源地。

The baby slumbered in his cradle.

婴儿安睡在摇篮里。