snug

snug
(snugger, snuggest)
  1. comfortable, warm, and cosy; well protected from the weather or cold
    温暖舒适的；不受天气（或寒冷）侵袭的
    she was safe and snug in Ruth's arms.
    她躺在罗斯的臂弯里，既安全，又温馨。
    a snug cottage.
    一座能抵风挡雨的小村舍。
    ■(archaic)(of an income or employment) allowing one to live in comfort and comparative ease
    (古)（收入，职业）能提供舒适生活的
  2. (especially of clothing) very tight or close-fitting
    （尤指服装）紧身的，合体的
    a well-shaped hood for a snug fit.
    一个外形漂亮，大小正好的连衣帽。
noun
  1. (Brit.)a small, comfortable public room in a pub or inn
    (英)（酒馆，旅馆中）舒适的公共小房间
verb
  1. [with obj. and adverbial of direction](chiefly N. Amer.)place (something) safely or cosily
    (主北美)把（某物）摆放安适
    she tucks him in, snugging the blanket up to his chin.
    她用毯子把他裹好，还把毯子拉到他下巴处塞好。
    ■[no obj., with adverbial of direction]settle comfortably and cosily
    舒适地坐（或躺）
    the passengers snugged down amongst the cargo.
    乘客们舒舒服服地坐在货物中间。
常用词组
snug as a bug (in a rug)
  1. (humorous)in an extremely comfortable position or situation
    (幽默)非常舒服的
派生
snugly
adverb
snugness
noun
语源
  1. late 16th cent. (originally in nautical use in the sense 'shipshape, compact, prepared for bad weather'): probably of Low German or Dutch origin
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