cradling

1.She was cradling a small parcel in the crook of her elbow.

她用手着一个小包裹。

2.she was holding the baby, cradling it and smiling into its face.

她抱着婴儿，一边轻摇着它，一边冲着它微笑。

3.pantomine a story on the stage; pantomimed “baby” by cradling an imaginary infant.

在舞台上演哑剧故事；通过把一个想象中小孩放在摇篮里手势示“小孩”