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nestle
v
1 [Ipr, Ip] settle comfortably and warmly in a soft place (在柔软的地方)安顿下来(舒适而温暖)
nestle (down) among the cushions 在一堆垫子里舒服地呆著
nestle into bed 躺在暖和的床上.
2 [Ipr] lie in a half-hidden or sheltered position 处於半隐蔽或遮掩处
The egg nestled in the long grass. 蛋隐藏在高草中.
The village nestled at the foot of the hill. 那村庄位於山脚下.
3 [Tn] hold (sb/sth) snugly, as if in a nest; cradle 容纳(某人[某物])(使之温暖、 舒适, 如在巢中); 抱; 怀抱
She nestled the baby in her arms. 她把孩子抱在怀里.
The cat lay nestled in the cushions. 猫舒舒服服地卧在一堆垫子中.
4 [Tn.pr] ~ sth against, on, etc sth push (one´s head, shoulder, etc) lovingly against, etc sth 使(头、 肩等)依偎、 紧挨某物
She nestled her head on his shoulder. 她将头依偎在他的肩上.
5 (phr v) nestle up (against/to sb/sth) settle oneself against sb/sth comfortably 使自己舒服地倚著、 靠著某人[某物]
The child nestled up to its mother and fell asleep. 孩子倚著母亲舒服地睡了.
The dog nestled up against the warm radiator. 狗倚著暖烘烘的散热器.
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