cosy

名詞

UK/ˈkəʊ.zi/
US/ˈkoʊ.zi/

定義 cosy 名詞

  1. Countable

    a covering used to keep something warm, typically a teapot or an egg.

    • a tea cosy for a teapot.

    • a knitted cosy for an egg.

    • She made a cosy for her small teapot.

形容詞

UK/ˈkəʊ.zi/
US/ˈkoʊ.zi/

定義 cosy 形容詞

comfort

  1. B1

    providing a feeling of warmth, comfort, and relaxation, especially in a small and enclosed space.

    • The cottage felt very cosy by the fireplace.

    • The cafe had many cosy nooks to sit and read.

    • We love to snuggle up in our cosy living room on cold nights.

relationship

  1. disapproving

    describing a situation or relationship that is convenient or advantageous for the people involved, often implying a lack of honesty or fairness.

    • There seemed to be a rather cosy arrangement between them that allowed them to profit unfairly.

    • There is an unusually cosy relationship between the company and the local government.

    • The contract was far too cosy for those involved, something is amiss.

片語動詞 cosy

  • cosy up (to sb)

    to behave in a very amicable manner towards someone with the intention of gaining a benefit

    She often cosies up to the manager in hopes of getting a promotion.