bosom

• 名词，指人的胸部，尤其是女性的乳房区域；也常作比喻，表示内心、胸怀或隐秘的情感、秘密以及亲密保护的位置。

A noun referring to the chest or breast area of a person, often used metaphorically to denote a place of intimate feelings, secrets, or protective closeness.

1. Chest or breastB2formal

   The front part of a person's body between the neck and the stomach, especially a woman's breasts.

   胸部

   • She held the baby close to her bosom.
   • He felt a warmth spread across his bosom.
   • The dress was adorned with lace across the bosom.

   同义词breastbustchest

   反义词back

2. Cloth covering the chestB2formal

   The part of a garment that covers the chest or breasts.

   衣服的胸部部分

   • The shirt had a pocket on the bosom.
   • She pinned a brooch to the bosom of her dress.
   • The tailor adjusted the fit around the bosom.

   同义词bodicebreastchest

3. Place of secret thoughtsC1formal

   The chest considered as the place where private thoughts and feelings are kept.

   心扉深处

   • He kept his deepest fears locked in his bosom.
   • She confided her secret to her bosom friend.
   • The truth lay hidden in his bosom for years.

   同义词breastheartsoul

4. Close affectionate acceptanceC1formal

   A state of being warmly and protectively accepted or embraced.

   怀抱

   • The family took the orphan into their bosom.
   • He was welcomed into the bosom of the community.
   • She found comfort in the bosom of her family.

   同义词affectioncareembracehavenprotectionrefugeshelterwarmth

5. Locus of feelings and intuitionsC1formal

   The center of emotions, intuitions, and inner feelings.

   情感与直觉的中心

   • A sense of unease stirred in his bosom.
   • Her bosom swelled with pride at his achievement.
   • The decision came from the depths of his bosom.

   同义词breastcentercoreheartsoul

6. Woman's breastB2formalmedical

   Either of the two soft, fleshy, milk-secreting glands on the chest of a woman.

   乳房

   • The mother nursed her baby at her bosom.
   • She felt a lump in her bosom and went to the doctor.
   • The painting depicted a woman with a child at her bosom.

   同义词boobbreastbustchestknockertit

• 过时或文学性的动词，意为拥抱、珍爱或将某人某物紧贴于心，常用于诗歌或圣经语境。

An archaic or literary verb meaning to embrace, cherish, or hold close to the heart, often used in poetic or biblical contexts.

1. Conceal or keep closeC1formal

   To hide or keep something securely against one's chest or in a private place.

   藏在怀里

   • She bosomed the precious letter inside her coat.
   • He bosomed the small treasure, keeping it safe from prying eyes.
   • The child bosomed the kitten, protecting it from the cold.

   同义词cherishharbornurseshelter

   反义词discloseexposerevealuncover

2. Embrace or hug tightlyC1formal

   To hold someone closely and tightly in one's arms, usually as a sign of affection.

   拥抱

   • The mother bosomed her child after a long separation.
   • He bosomed his friend in a warm greeting.
   • They bosomed each other, sharing a moment of deep comfort.

   同义词claspcuddleembraceenfoldhugpresssqueeze