nuzzle

• 动词，指用鼻子或脸轻柔地蹭、贴、拱某人或某物，常表达亲昵、爱抚或依偎之情。

A verb used to describe the act of gently rubbing or pressing the nose or face against someone or something, often as a sign of affection.

1. Snuggle or nestleB2informal

   To press or rub gently against someone or something, often with the nose or face, as a sign of affection or to get comfortable.

   依偎

   • The puppy nuzzled into its owner's lap.
   • She nuzzled her face into the soft pillow.
   • The child nuzzled against his mother's shoulder.

   同义词burrowcuddlenestlenudgesnuggle

2. Rub nosesB2informal

   To touch or rub with the nose, often as a gesture of affection or greeting.

   蹭鼻子

   • The two horses nuzzled each other gently.
   • He nuzzled her cheek before saying goodbye.
   • The cat nuzzled my hand, asking for attention.

   同义词nosenudge

3. Dig with the snoutC1formal

   To push or dig with the nose or snout, especially in search of food or to create a space.

   用鼻子拱

   • The pig nuzzled the ground for truffles.
   • The badger nuzzled a hole under the fence.
   • The dog nuzzled its way through the pile of leaves.

   同义词burrowforagegrubnoseroot