nestling

• 指尚未离巢的幼鸟，也泛指幼小的鸟。也可用来指小孩子或任何性别的年轻人。

A noun referring to a young bird that has not yet left the nest, or a young person of either sex.

1. Young birdB1formal

   A bird that is too young to leave the nest and is still being cared for by its parents.

   雏鸟

   • The nestling chirped loudly when its mother returned with food.
   • A fallen nestling was carefully placed back into its nest.
   • The ornithologist studied the development of nestlings in the wild.

   同义词baby birdchickfledglinghatchling

2. Young personB2informal

   A child or young individual, often used in a tender or affectionate manner.

   孩子

   • The little nestling clung to her mother's hand in the crowd.
   • He was just a nestling when he first started learning the piano.
   • The camp was full of energetic nestlings enjoying their summer.

   同义词bairnchildkidnippertottykeyoungster

• 动词，表示舒适地安顿或安置在某物内部或旁边，常指温暖或安全的地方。

A verb used to indicate the act of settling or lying comfortably within or against something, often in a warm or sheltered position.

1. Settle comfortablyB1formal

   To move or arrange oneself into a warm, cozy, or comfortable position, often by pressing against something soft.

   舒适地安顿

   • She nestled into the soft cushions of the sofa.
   • The child nestled against her mother's shoulder.
   • He nestled deeper under the warm blanket.

   同义词burrowcuddlecurl uphuddlenuzzlesettlesnuggle

2. Lie in a sheltered spotB2formal

   To be situated in a protected or partially hidden location, often surrounded by natural features.

   坐落于隐蔽处

   • The cottage nestles in a quiet valley.
   • The village nestles among the rolling hills.
   • A small cabin nestles at the edge of the forest.

   同义词liesettlesnuggle

3. Position comfortablyB1formal

   To place or position something in a snug, secure, or comfortable way.

   安放舒适

   • She nestled the baby in her arms.
   • He nestled the vase carefully on the shelf.
   • The cat nestled its head against my hand.

   同义词burrowcuddleensconcenuzzlesettlesnuggletuck