“Cozy Up”
意思、定義與例句
片語動詞 · 英語 · 所有語體
詞典定義
- cozy up 片語動詞
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US /ˈkoʊ.zi ʌp/UK /ˈkəʊ.zi ʌp/
在英式英語中也拼作 cosy up。
使自己處於溫暖、舒適且深度放鬆的狀態或姿勢，通常靠近熱源——以逃離寒冷、消解壓力或享受寧靜的環境。引申義：在情感上或身體上靠近某人或某物，營造出溫暖、安全與連結的感覺。
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日常英語中的標準片語動詞
收錄於 Merriam-Webster、Cambridge Dictionary 及數千份經過核實的出版物中。
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「Cozy Up」是什麼意思？
片語動詞 「cozy up」 源自形容詞 cozy——溫暖、舒適、愜意。Cozy up 表示主動進入那種狀態：從身體層面（蜷縮在爐火旁的毯子裡），或從情感層面（在陪伴、故事或氛圍中尋得溫意）。
在日常語言中，它用於一切令人感到安慰、有意為之的安頓行為——不論是端著熱飲、捧著書、陪著寵物還是看電影。它傳遞出一種強烈的「暫離外部世界」的庇護感。
在比喻意義上，「cozy up to someone」 指刻意靠近或尋求好感——使這個短語在口語、文學乃至政治語境中都具有極強的適用性。
例句
- It was cold and I cozied up by the fire. — 詞典例句
- On cold nights we cozy up by the fireplace. — 詞典例句
- The kids cozied up together during the movie. — 詞典例句
- 健行歸來後，她鑽進睡袋，捧著一杯熱茶取暖。
- 貓咪最喜歡蜷在沙發角落裡。
- 在 Cozy Up! 中，你裹上毛毯，端起熱飲，坐在溫暖的爐火旁——秋天悄然而至。 — Cozy Up! — 遊戲
現實使用案例
Ready to cozy up on the couch after a long day in the sun?Samantha Jones, Good Housekeeping, Jun 2023
Fall is the time to cozy up your home with soulful pieces from decades past.Rebecca Shinners, Country Living, Sep 2022
In fact, there was a battle over who got to cozy up to the blanket that night.Kelsey Fredricks, Better Homes & Gardens, Jan 2025
Opt for s’mores at the fire pit or cozy up with a blanket and a movie next to the fireplace.Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, Apr 2025
This is a fine time to cozy up in front of the telly to binge watch something or other.Ed Silverman, STAT, Jan 2023
There are plenty more loungewear sets to cozy up in this winter.Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, Dec 2024
This will be your new favorite chair to cozy up and read a good book or rewatch your favorite show.Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, May 2024
As the leaves turn and the days grow shorter, there’s no better time to cozy up with some of the best TV shows this fall.Okla Jones, Essence, Sep 2024
Come night time, everyone will want to cozy up by the fire pit in this spacious backyard.Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, Apr 2026
Back at the property, cozy up by the fireplace in the cooler months, and relish al fresco meals throughout the summer.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, Apr 2026
There may be no better time than winter to cozy up, ideally by a fire, with a stack of books and a cup of coffee.Condé Nast Traveler
The zebras are cozied up in their heated barn.CKOM, Jan 2026
The 6 best ways to cozy up your home for winterYahoo Life
引自經核實的出版物（Good Housekeeping、Country Living、Vogue、Condé Nast Traveler 等）
近義詞
身體上的舒適與溫暖：
snuggle up
get comfortable
settle in
curl up
nestle down
情感上的親密與連結：
draw closer
build rapport
bond together
find comfort in
connect deeply
詞源
cozy 一詞與著名的挪威語單詞 koselig 共享著古老的詞根——兩者都可追溯至一個古北歐語詞彙，意為溫暖、舒適與親密。這個詞在18世紀進入英語，而片語動詞結構 cozy up 則在20世紀綻放，將溫暖的身體感受與主動選擇安頓下來、擁抱這份溫意的意願完美融合在一起。
準備好親身感受了嗎？
遊戲 Cozy Up! 正是從這種感覺中誕生的——一個愜意的世界，讓你裹上溫暖、守著爐火，任由季節慢慢降臨。