cuddle

cuddle
verb
  1. [with obj.]hold close in one's arms as a way of showing love or affection
    （亲热或爱抚地）搂抱；搂住
    he cuddles the baby close.
    他紧紧抱住孩子。
    they were cuddling each other in the back seat.
    他们正在后座相互拥抱。
    [no obj.]the pair have been spotted kissing and cuddling.
    人们看见那对情侣拥抱接吻。
    ■[no obj., with adverbial]lie or sit close and snug
    偎依
    Rebecca cuddled up to Mum.
    丽贝卡偎依着妈妈。
    they cuddled together to keep out the cold.
    他们偎依在一起御寒。
    ■[no obj.](cuddle up to)(informal)ingratiate oneself with
    (非正式)取悦；讨好
    they start cuddling up to the Liberals for support.
    他们开始取悦自由党以取得他们的支持。
noun
  1. a prolonged and affectionate hug
    （长时间亲热的）搂抱；拥抱
派生
cuddlesome
adjective
语源
  1. early 16th cent. (rare before the 18th cent.): of unknown origin
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