cosy
名詞
定義 cosy 名詞
- 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
定義 cosy 形容詞
comfort
- 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
- 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.