huddled

• 形容人或动物挤成一团、蜷缩在一起，通常是为了取暖、寻求保护或获得安全感。

Describes people or animals crowded closely together, often for warmth, protection, or comfort.

1. Crowded together closelyB1formal

   Gathered closely together, usually for warmth, protection, or comfort.

   挤成一团

   • The huddled refugees sought shelter from the storm.
   • They sat huddled around the campfire to keep warm.
   • The huddled crowd waited anxiously for the announcement.

   同义词clusteredcrowdedgroupedpacked

   反义词dispersedscatteredseparatedspread

2. Curled up or bent overB1formal

   Positioned with the body bent and limbs drawn in, often due to cold or fear.

   蜷缩的

   • The huddled child was shivering in the corner.
   • He remained huddled under the blanket all morning.
   • She found the cat huddled in a small box.

   同义词hunched

   反义词erectextendedoutstretchedstraightupright

• 动词，指紧密地聚集在一起，通常为了保暖、保护或商议事情。

A verb used to indicate the act of crowding together closely, often for warmth, protection, or discussion.

1. Crowd togetherB1formal

   To gather closely together in a group, often for warmth, protection, or privacy.

   挤在一起

   • The children huddled together around the campfire.
   • The team huddled to discuss their strategy.
   • The penguins huddled to keep warm in the storm.

   同义词bunchclusterconglomeratecongregatecrowdflockgatherherd

   反义词dispersescatterseparatesplit

2. Curl upB1informal

   To curl one's body into a small, tight shape, often due to cold or fear.

   蜷缩

   • She huddled under the blanket to stay warm.
   • He huddled in the corner, trying to avoid the draft.
   • The cat huddled on the sofa, sleeping peacefully.

   同义词crouchcurl upnestlesnuggle

   反义词extendstraightenstretch