大学不应该过度宠溺学生，提供太多舒适条件反而会削弱他们的独立性。

Universities shouldn't ___coddle students with too many comforts, as it weakens their independence.

这家工厂由于工会压力，不得不保留许多已经不必要的工作岗位。

The factory had to ___feather-bed many unnecessary positions due to union pressure.