Nestle



GRE

解释

GRE 红宝书

• v. 舒适地安顿; 依偎
• ［英］ v. 舒适地安顿 ( to settle snugly) ; 依偎 ( press affectionately)
• ［记］ nest ( 鸟窝) +le -> 像鸟一样安顿
• ［例］ She nestled her head against his shoulder.

Webster Collegiate

verb (nestled; nestling)

• Etymology: Middle English, from Old English nestlian, from nest
• Date: before 12th century
• intransitive verb
  • 1. archaic nest 1
  • 2. to settle snugly or comfortably
  • 3. to lie in an inconspicuous or sheltered manner
• transitive verb
  • 1. to settle, shelter, or house in or as if in a nest <the children were nestled all snug in their beds — Clement Moore>
  • 2. to press closely and affectionately <nestles a kitten in her arms>
• ? nestler noun

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