nestled

IPA/ˈnes.əl/
KK[nˈɛsəld]IPA/ˈnes.əl/

nestled — verb

  • nestledpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • nestleds3rd person singular
  • nestledding-ing form
  • nestleddedpast simple

1. to press your body or a limb gently against a soft, warm surface or another pers

1.動詞及物 / 不及物B2
釋義

to press your body or a limb gently against a soft, warm surface or another person, so that you feel comfortable and protected

例句

Meera nestled into the armchair and closed her eyes after a long day at work.

nestled into [soft furniture] for comfort

A little girl nestled her head against her mother and fell asleep on the train.

nestled [body part] against [person]

同義詞
  • snuggle

    very similar but slightly more playful; often used with people or pets

  • cuddle

    involves wrapping arms around someone, with more active affection

  • nuzzle

    more specific — pressing the nose or face against someone gently

反義詞
  • pull away

    to move your body away from contact

  • withdraw

    to move back into a more isolated position

文法句型

nestle + into/against + something soft or warm

nestle + body part + against + someone

nestle + closer + to + something

用法筆記

The subject is usually a person or animal, and the object of the preposition is a soft, warm, or inviting surface such as a sofa, a bed, or another person's body. The transitive pattern (nestle + object + preposition) is slightly less common but fully acceptable.

常見錯誤

❌The boxes nestled inside each other.
✅The boxes nested inside each other.
💡'nested' means one thing fitting inside another by size; 'nestled' implies comfort, not structural fitting.

2. to lie or be positioned somewhere that is sheltered by larger surrounding object

2.動詞及物 / 不及物B2
釋義

to lie or be positioned somewhere that is sheltered by larger surrounding objects — for example, a cottage nestled among trees, or a village nestled in a valley where the hills offer protection from wind

例句

The old stone cottage nestled at the foot of the mountain, surrounded by pine trees.

cottage nestled at the foot of [landmark]

A small village nestles among the rolling hills of the countryside in southern France.

village nestles among [natural features]

同義詞
  • be situated

    neutral and more general; does not imply shelter or cosiness

  • be tucked away

    suggests a hidden or out-of-sight location, similar to nestled but more informal

  • lie

    used for landscape features ('the village lies in the valley'); less warm in tone than nestled

文法句型

be nestled + among/between/in/at + surroundings

nestle + among + natural features

nestle + between + buildings or landmarks

用法筆記

This sense is very common in the passive voice ('the hotel is nestled among the trees'). It nearly always appears with a prepositional phrase describing the surrounding landscape or built environment. The subject is typically a building, village, town, or natural feature rather than a person.