nestle

US [ˈnes(ə)l]
UK ['nes(ə)l]
  • v.依偎;舒适地坐(或卧);抱;安置
  • Web雀巢;雀巢公司;雀巢集团
Simple Present:nestles  Present Participle:nestling  Past Tense:nestled  
nestle
v.
1.
[i]
+ adv./prep.
依偎;舒适地坐(或卧)to sit or lie down in a warm or soft place
He hugged her and she nestled against his chest.
他拥抱着她,她则依偎在他的怀里。
2.
[t]
~ sb/sth + adv./prep.
抱;安置to put or hold sb/sth in a comfortable position in a warm or soft place
He nestled the baby in his arms.
他怀里抱着孩子。
3.
[i]
+ adv./prep.
位处,坐落(于安全、隐蔽之处)to be located in a position that is protected, sheltered or partly hidden
The little town nestles snugly at the foot of the hill.
这个小镇偎依在小山脚下。

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