| 释义 |
nes·tle /ˈnesl/ vi. | vt.
❶ vi.
1. (舒适地)安顿下来；安卧
nestle into the cushions 舒适地倚在靠垫上
nestle into an early marriage 早年成家
nestle into a job as teacher 安身于教师职业
nestle down in bed 上床休息
2. 偎依
nestle to (或 up to) sb. 偎依在某人身旁
A dog nestled at her feet. 一条狗偎依在她的脚边。
3. 半隐半现
a village nestling in the valley 掩映在山谷中的村庄
Hotels nestle around the harbour. 一些旅馆隐隐约约地坐落在海港的周围。
4. 营巢；定巢而居
❷ vt.
1. 抱；使紧贴
nestle a baby in one's arms 把婴儿紧搂在怀里
She nestled the child's head close against her. 她紧搂着孩子的头。
2. 使(舒适地)安顿下来
nestle oneself in bed 安卧在床上
The children were nestled all snug in their beds. 孩子们都被舒适地安顿在各自的床上。
The fishing fleet was nestled among surrounding piers. 捕鱼船队停泊在周围码头之间。
3. 为…供巢；把…安置于巢中
[<OE nestlian < NEST] |