The Open Dictionary

hug

noun

UK/hʌɡ/
US/hʌɡ/

Definitions of hug noun

  1. B1Countable(可數名詞)

    The act of holding a person or thing closely within one's arms.

    擁抱；摟抱

    • Come over here and give me a warm hug.

      過來給我一個溫暖的擁抱。

    • We always greet each other with hugs and kisses when we meet.

      我們見面時總是用擁抱和親吻來打招呼。

    • She gave me a comforting hug.

      她給了我一個安慰的擁抱。

verb

UK/hʌɡ/
US/hʌɡ/

Definitions of hug verb

  1. B1Transitive(及物動詞)

    To hold someone tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection, love, or appreciation.

    （通常表示喜愛或珍視）擁抱；摟抱

    • Did you hug your children today?

      你今天擁抱你的孩子了嗎？

    • They embraced each other when they met at the station.

      他們在車站見面時互相擁抱。

    • Emily held her teddy bear close to her chest.

      艾蜜莉緊緊抱著她的泰迪熊。

  2. Transitive(及物動詞)

    To stay very close to something or someone.

    緊靠；緊貼

    • The road runs closely along the coast for several miles before turning inland.

      這條路緊貼著海岸線延伸幾英里後轉向內陸。

    • This car has great road-hugging capabilities, even in the wettest conditions.

      這輛車即使在最潮濕的條件下也具有出色的貼地能力。

    • a body-hugging dress

      一件緊身連衣裙

  3. Transitive(及物動詞)literary(文學性)

    To keep something that brings comfort or pleasure private or secret.

    心中懷有

    • I kept the plan to myself during the whole dinner.

      我在整個晚餐期間都將計劃藏在心裡。