[with obj.]wrap up, cover, or surround completely 包,包装;裹;封 a figure enveloped in a black cloak. 裹着一件黑袍的人。 a feeling of despair enveloped him. 一种绝望的情绪笼罩着他。 ■(of troops) surround (an enemy force) (军队)包围(敌军)
派生 envelopment noun 语源
late Middle English (formerly also as invelop(e): from Old French envoluper, from en- 'in' + a second element (also found in develop) of unknown origin