cuddling

• 名词，指将某人亲密地抱在怀里，作为表达爱意、亲情或安慰的方式，通常是一种非性亲密行为。

A noun referring to the act of holding someone close in one's arms as a way of showing love, affection, or comfort, often as a form of non-sexual intimacy.

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1. Affectionate embraceA2informal

   The act of holding someone close in a loving and gentle way, often as a form of comfort or intimacy.

   拥抱

   • They spent the evening cuddling on the sofa.
   • Cuddling is a great way to feel close to your partner.
   • The children were cuddling with their teddy bears.

   同义词embracinghuggingnestlingsnugglingspooning

   反义词neglectpushrejectionshove

2. Gentle foreplayB2informal

   Affectionate physical contact, such as hugging and caressing, that can be part of foreplay without direct genital contact.

   爱抚

   • Cuddling can be a form of intimate foreplay.
   • They enjoyed cuddling before falling asleep.
   • For some couples, cuddling is more important than sex.

   同义词neckingpettingsnuggling

• 动词，表示亲密地抱住某人，表达爱意或温柔。也可指依偎在一起。

A verb used to describe the act of holding someone close in one's arms as a way of showing love or affection.

1. Hug affectionatelyA2informal

   To hold someone close in one's arms as a way of showing love or affection.

   亲昵地拥抱

   • She loves to cuddle her cat before bed.
   • The couple cuddled on the sofa while watching a movie.
   • He cuddled his daughter tightly after she fell down.

   同义词claspembracehold closehugnestlesnuggle

2. Settle into a comfortable positionA2informal

   To lie or sit close to someone or something in a warm, comfortable way.

   依偎

   • The children cuddled together under the blanket.
   • She cuddled up with a good book and a cup of tea.
   • The puppy cuddled into its owner's lap.

   同义词curl upnestlenuzzlesnuggle